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TUF S2: Round 1, Day 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Surakka (ranked 4729 p4p, 5169 weight class) and Trebor Gautier (ranked 480 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Surakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trebor Gautier!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surakka pushes Gautier up against the cage in a clinch.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Surakka wants to get back to striking at distance but Gautier won't allow it.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Surakka fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Surakka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gautier just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gautier scores with a shoulder strike.
Surakka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aimo Surakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Surakka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gautier up against the cage.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Surakka successfully pulls guard.
Gautier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Surakka, up you get!
Surakka moves into range and clinches up with Gautier.
Surakka is working for takedown but Gautier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier has him pressed against the cage.
Surakka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gautier is defending well.
Surakka prevents a body shot from Gautier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surakka manages to break the clinch.
Gautier darts in and clinches Surakka up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Surakka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surakka jumps guard but Gautier stands there with Surakka around his waist. Surakka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Surakka tries to circle away but Gautier has him pinned against the cage.
Surakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier is controlling him.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surakka is working for takedown but Gautier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Surakka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gautier.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Surakka has Gautier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gautier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Gautier.
Surakka wants a takedown.
Gautier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Surakka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier lands a nice uppercut.
Surakka is trying to drag Gautier to the mat but Gautier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surakka's elbow.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier struggles to land a body shot inside as Surakka controls his hands.
Surakka tries to pull guard but Gautier won't allow it.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier dominated that round.
That's time! Surakka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Surakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gautier moves into the clinch.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gautier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Surakka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gautier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Surakka working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka can't find room to land a body shot as Gautier controls the action.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gautier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gautier tries to work over Surakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Surakka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Surakka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Surakka is trying to force a seperation but Gautier has the dominant position.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trebor Gautier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier has him pressed against the cage.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier prevents Surakka from breaking the clinch.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Surakka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Surakka wants to break free but Gautier has control.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surakka can't get the takedown.
Surakka wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aimo Surakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gautier in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Surakka tries to pull guard but Gautier holds him up against the cage and eventually Surakka drops back down to his feet.
Gautier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Surakka trying to stall but Gautier improves his position.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Surakka tries to break the clinch but Gautier is controlling the position.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier can't find room to land a body shot as Surakka controls the action.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surakka breaks from the clinch.
Surakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Surakka is defended easily by Gautier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier moves into the clinch.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Surakka tries a body shot but Gautier blocks it.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier tries to throw a body punch but Surakka avoids it by throwing Gautier back against the cage.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Surakka is looking to break free of the clinch but Gautier has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier tries to work over Surakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gautier misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Nice body punch from Surakka - that landed with a thud.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Surakka blocking some punches.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Surakka stalling in the clinch but Gautier improves position.
Surakka blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surakka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gautier clinches with his opponent.
Surakka manages to break the clinch.
Gautier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Surakka counters with a crisp one two that drops Gautier! Surakka thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gautier to his feet! Gautier is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier 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!
Surakka dives in and grabs Gautier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gautier pushes down on Surakka's head and hops out.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surakka throws a head kick that misses.
Gautier doesn't manage to clinch there - Surakka circles away.
Gautier tries to clinch there but Surakka circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gautier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gautier clinches up with Surakka and pushes him back against the cage.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka jumps guard but Gautier stands there with Surakka around his waist. Surakka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gautier pushes Surakka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Surakka wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aimo Surakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gautier scores with a shot to the side of Surakka's head.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
Surakka blocking some punches.
Surakka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Surakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Surakka jabs Gautier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gautier wants to clinch.
Surakka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gautier defends it nicely.
Gautier throws out a counter right but Surakka avoids it with no problem.
Surakka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gautier tries to avoid it but Surakka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gautier to the ground. Gautier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gautier moves into range and clinches up with Surakka.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier prevents Surakka from breaking the clinch.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Gautier working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gautier has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surakka shoots in for a takedown but Gautier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gautier clinches up with Surakka and pushes him back against the cage.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Surakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Surakka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gautier clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Surakka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gautier walks away with a smile on his face. Surakka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gautier rushes Surakka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surakka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Surakka blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Surakka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gautier tries to throw a body punch but Surakka avoids it by throwing Gautier back against the cage.
Surakka looking to throw knees to the head but Gautier is blocking nicely.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surakka blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trebor Gautier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gautier 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trebor Gautier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Big Time (ranked 4585 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Kongo Boshark (ranked 468 p4p, 494 weight class). Kongo Boshark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Big Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kongo Boshark!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Boshark responds with a good body kick, but Big Time manages to step out the way in time.
Big Time connects with a nice looking jab.
Boshark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Big Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Boshark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boshark gets a clinch.
Boshark trying to stall but Big Time improves his position.
Big Time is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boshark is keeping busy.
Boshark throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Time stalling in the clinch.
Boshark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Time slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boshark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big Time sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boshark somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Boshark with that takedown attempt.
Randy Big Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kongo Boshark.
Boshark moves into the clinch.
Big Time wants to get back to striking at distance but Boshark won't allow it.
Boshark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Big Time's head coaches at PSE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boshark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Big Time.
Boshark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big Time!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Time struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big Time holding on.
Big Time is looking for a sweep.
Boshark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Time struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Time is looking to reverse the position.
Boshark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big Time knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boshark tries to move into full mount but can't pass Big Time's legs.
Big Time struggling a bit here.
Boshark prevents Big Time from escaping the position.
Big Time is letting Boshark control him for a moment.
Big Time tries to buck Boshark off but Boshark is having none of it.
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.
Big Time gets back to half guard.
Boshark prevents Big Time from improving his position.
Big Time wants to control the action here but instead Boshark manages to pass to full mount!
Big Time is squirming around, avoiding Boshark's attempts to control the action.
Boshark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Time manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Big Time wants to control but Boshark is keeping busy.
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 Randy Big Time will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Big Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boshark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Time counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Big Time misses.
Boshark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Big Time to the mat! Big Time manages to get full guard.
Boshark throws a big right hand that misses.
Big Time is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Time wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boshark throws a big elbow that misses.
Boshark is pushing down on Big Time's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big Time is fighting to maintain full guard but Boshark has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Time wants to improve his position but Boshark is controlling well.
Big Time is trying to control but Boshark passes into side control!
Boshark is staying tight to Big Time's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Big Time is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boshark taking a breather here.
Big Time is looking for a sweep.
Big Time holds on to Boshark's head and controls the position momentarily.
Boshark trying to control the action but Big Time is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Big Time wants to control but Boshark postures up.
Big Time is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshark landing strikes.
 It looks like Randy Big Time has been cut.
Big Time is trying to control Boshark's posture but Boshark avoids it.
Boshark stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boshark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boshark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Big Time working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshark postures up in Big Time's guard and throws a big left but Big Time blocks it.
Boshark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boshark is fighting to break Big Time's control of his arms but Big Time is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Big Time keeping moving, preventing Boshark from controlling successfully.
Kongo Boshark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boshark stops Big Time from standing up.
Boshark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Time swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big Time is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Time is working an open guard so Boshark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Boshark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Big Time counters with a straight right hand.
Big Time could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boshark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boshark goes for a takedown attempt but Big Time pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boshark looks for a takedown but Big Time sprawls well.
Randy Big Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Boshark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Time 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.
Jab by Big Time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kongo Boshark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randy Big Time's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Big Time does it's job there.
Boshark with a poor takedown
and Big Time connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshark fails with the takedown
and Big Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Big Time enables Boshark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Big Time manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Big Time wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Time trying to keep a closed guard but Boshark is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Time keeping moving, preventing Boshark from controlling successfully.
Big Time is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Time trying to control from half guard but Boshark is working away.
Boshark is trying to control but can't.
Big Time content to control rather than advance.
Big Time tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boshark.
Boshark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Big Time performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boshark is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Time sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Big Time tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boshark.
Boshark tries to roll over but Big Time keeps him under control.
Big Time is looking to advance position but Boshark won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Time performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Big Time blocks a head kick by Boshark.
Big Time swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Big Time tests Boshark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Time paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boshark has his takedown stuffed
and Big Time counters with a nice uppercut.
Randy Big Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kongo Boshark.
Boshark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boshark walks into a straight right hand from Big Time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Big Time.
Big Time moves out of range of the strikes.
Boshark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boshark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Time sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boshark misses with a shot to the body
letting Big Time counter with a right hand.
Boshark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Big Time counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Time scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Big Time.
Boshark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boshark there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Big Time showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big Time has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Big Time!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Conlan (ranked 4658 p4p, 4547 weight class) and Surkho Dratchev (ranked 472 p4p, 460 weight class). Surkho Dratchev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Conlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Conlan.
A jab from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conlan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dratchev misses with a hook.
Conlan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conlan avoids the body shot from Dratchev.
Conlan slips under a jab from Dratchev.
Jab from Dratchev.
It looks like Tyler Conlan has been cut.
Conlan swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dratchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Conlan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab.
Conlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conlan feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Conlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conlan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conlan throws a low kick but Dratchev avoids it.
Dratchev lands a jab to the nose.
Conlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dratchev in his tracks.
Conlan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dratchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Conlan's head.
Dratchev scores with a nice head shot.
Dratchev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Conlan does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlan scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev cracks Conlan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dratchev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Conlan to stand back up!
 Conlan is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Dratchev ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Conlan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Burgandy (ranked 5566 p4p, 4974 weight class) and Diggs McMahon (ranked 526 p4p, 498 weight class). John Burgandy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Burgandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diggs McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burgandy, pushing him back against the cage.
Burgandy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McMahon.
McMahon prevents a body shot from Burgandy.
Burgandy stops a takedown attempt from McMahon.
McMahon jumps guard and drags Burgandy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McMahon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burgandy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McMahon is still trying to improve position.
Burgandy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McMahon wants to stand but Burgandy is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMahon trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgandy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgandy throws a strike but McMahon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McMahon looking to sit in guard and control but Burgandy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burgandy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McMahon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgandy is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgandy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McMahon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgandy has McMahon in his guard.
Burgandy managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgandy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McMahon stacks Burgandy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McMahon!
Burgandy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burgandy prevents McMahon from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgandy tries to buck McMahon off but McMahon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgandy is not content to let McMahon control the position.
Burgandy trying to control but McMahon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Burgandy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McMahon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Burgandy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgandy tries to escape the position.
Burgandy trying to control but not successfully.
Burgandy is in bad spot here.
McMahon is controlling the position but Burgandy somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Burgandy is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMahon misses with a head shot. Burgandy uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diggs McMahon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burgandy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgandy wants it to stay on the feet.
McMahon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burgandy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMahon jumps guard but Burgandy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McMahon tries to pull guard but Burgandy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Burgandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diggs McMahon.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
Burgandy cracks a nice hook into McMahon's ribs.
McMahon slips under a jab from Burgandy.
Burgandy closes the distance and clinches.
Burgandy misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMahon.
McMahon has Burgandy pressed against the cage.
McMahon tries for a takedown but Burgandy manages to get underhooks.
Burgandy throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgandy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burgandy swings wildly with an uppercut but McMahon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMahon is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Burgandy.
 It looks like Diggs McMahon has been cut.
Burgandy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgandy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgandy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMahon is looking to control Burgandy's arms but Burgandy gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMahon has his back to the cage.
Burgandy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burgandy scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgandy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMahon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgandy lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMahon backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McMahon blocks a body shot from Burgandy.
Nice body punch from Burgandy.
McMahon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgandy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgandy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgandy throws a head punch that misses.
McMahon jumps guard but Burgandy stands there with McMahon around his waist. McMahon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McMahon.
Burgandy gets underhooks to prevent McMahon's takedown attempt.
McMahon prevents a body shot from Burgandy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgandy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgandy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMahon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burgandy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMahon can do to turn this around?
Burgandy is stalling here.
Burgandy lands a nice uppercut.
Burgandy misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgandy lands with a right to the head.
Burgandy misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Burgandy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burgandy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgandy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMahon trying to stall but Burgandy improves his position.
Burgandy throws a head punch that misses.
Burgandy lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burgandy.
McMahon tries to pull guard but Burgandy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burgandy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgandy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgandy working aggressively here.
Burgandy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McMahon looking for a takedown.
Burgandy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMahon's elbow.
Burgandy misses with a body punch.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Burgandy coming out on top.
Burgandy lands a nice hook to McMahon's body. McMahon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burgandy swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Burgandy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diggs McMahon's cut.
That's time! Burgandy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McMahon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgandy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgandy scores with a nice head shot.
Burgandy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgandy lands a nice looking body shot.
McMahon shoots in for a double leg but Burgandy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McMahon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgandy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like John Burgandy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgandy slaps away a takedown attempt from McMahon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burgandy misses with a straight left.
Burgandy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McMahon.
John Burgandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diggs McMahon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMahon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgandy throws an off balance right hand
and McMahon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMahon moves in looking to clinch but Burgandy pushes him off.
Burgandy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McMahon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McMahon dives in and grabs Burgandy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgandy pushes down on McMahon's head and hops out.
Burgandy throwing a counter right hand but McMahon manages to avoid it.
Burgandy scores with a jab to the body.
McMahon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMahon is looking to clinch but Burgandy is avoiding it.
As McMahon looks to move away, Burgandy throws a big counter combo but McMahon just gets out of the way.
McMahon moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs McMahon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgandy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMahon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Burgandy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgandy darts in and clinches McMahon up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgandy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgandy can't find room to land a body shot as McMahon controls the action.
Burgandy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burgandy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Burgandy.
Burgandy swings wildly with an uppercut but McMahon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgandy lands with a left to the head.
Burgandy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burgandy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMahon backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMahon.
Burgandy lands a nice uppercut.
Burgandy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 McMahon is rocked!
McMahon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burgandy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgandy prevents a body shot from McMahon.
Burgandy tries to work over McMahon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Burgandy - that landed with a thud.
Burgandy digs a right hand into McMahon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McMahon's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMahon.
Burgandy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMahon throws a head punch that misses.
McMahon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burgandy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burgandy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Diggs McMahon's cut even more.
McMahon blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Burgandy.
Burgandy tries to work over McMahon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Burgandy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burgandy can't find room to land a body shot as McMahon controls the action.
Burgandy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgandy.
Burgandy drops McMahon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McMahon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McMahon is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgandy finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgandy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McMahon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Burgandy is unloading with more strikes now! McMahon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Burgandy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Power (ranked 4717 p4p, 4786 weight class) and David Oneil (ranked 478 p4p, 486 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oneil's choice of entrance music: It's A Good Life if you Don't Weaken - In Violet Light - The Tragically Hip. David Oneil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
Oneil takes one on the button.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oneil dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oneil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Oneil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Oneil.
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Oneil pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Oneil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Power to the mat! Power manages to get full guard.
Oneil slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oneil on the ground.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Oneil slows the pace down in half guard.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil 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.
Oneil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Power is not content to let Oneil control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneil throwing shots but Power is blocking nicely.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Oneil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oneil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Oneil is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
Power wants to get back to full guard but Oneil has passed into side control.
Power trying to remain calm as Oneil controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is putting a hurting on Power here, landing some big shots from side control.
Power tries to buck Oneil off but Oneil is having none of it.
Oneil has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Power!
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Oneil lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Power is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oneil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oneil wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely.
Oneil looking to ground and pound but Power is blocking nicely.
Oneil lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Power is in a horrible position here. Oneil smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil controlling from mount.
Oneil working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneil sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oneil punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oneil working Power over with strikes here.
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneil throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Power because Oneil loaded up on that one.
Oneil misses with a head shot.
Oneil controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Power throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
Oneil creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Power sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oneil looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Power is avoiding damage well.
Oneil is working Power over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Oneil are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil slows the pace down.
Oneil has hold of Power's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Power tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Oneil cranks the arm and Power screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Power, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Oneil!
A relieved looking David Oneil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boniface Randriamaholison (ranked 4780 p4p, 4746 weight class) and Ramon De Bonifaz Jr (ranked 484 p4p, 483 weight class). Randriamaholison comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper (Remastered). Boniface Randriamaholison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boniface Randriamaholison!
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, Ramon De Bonifaz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randriamaholison moves forwards but De Bonifaz Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randriamaholison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but De Bonifaz Jr is blocking nicely.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Randriamaholison is controlling him.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr can't break the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break the clinch but Randriamaholison is controlling the position.
De Bonifaz Jr has had enough of the clinch but Randriamaholison keeps him there for the moment.
De Bonifaz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free but Randriamaholison has control.
De Bonifaz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position.
Randriamaholison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from De Bonifaz Jr misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but De Bonifaz Jr is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Randriamaholison connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Bonifaz Jr's face.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Bonifaz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by De Bonifaz Jr.
De Bonifaz Jr tries to keep at a distance but Randriamaholison has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Randriamaholison won't allow it.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a straight left.
Randriamaholison forces De Bonifaz Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Randriamaholison keeps control of De Bonifaz Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Bonifaz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Randriamaholison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break free but Randriamaholison pushes him back against the cage.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is having none of it.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
De Bonifaz Jr sizes up Randriamaholison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
Randriamaholison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randriamaholison darts in and clinches De Bonifaz Jr up against the cage.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to push Randriamaholison away but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a hook.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a looping left.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch but De Bonifaz Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.
Randriamaholison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Bonifaz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Bonifaz Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a straight right. Randriamaholison didn't see that one coming.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
A big right from De Bonifaz Jr misses.
De Bonifaz Jr digs a good body shot into Randriamaholison's ribs.
Randriamaholison clinches up against the cage.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon De Bonifaz Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randriamaholison clinches up against the cage.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Bonifaz Jr's efforts to push away.
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Bonifaz Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randriamaholison takes one to the chin there.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
Randriamaholison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a shot to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a body shot.
De Bonifaz Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by De Bonifaz Jr - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bonifaz Jr cracks Randriamaholison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Bonifaz Jr takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr is looking to land body kicks.
De Bonifaz Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. De Bonifaz Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Bonifaz Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randriamaholison circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from De Bonifaz Jr misses its intended target.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Randriamaholison is looking to counter punch.
De Bonifaz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Bonifaz Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bonifaz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
De Bonifaz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a hook to the body. Randriamaholison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like De Bonifaz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Bonifaz Jr tests Randriamaholison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr lunges at Randriamaholison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randriamaholison's hand.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a jab when Randriamaholison was well out of range.
Randriamaholison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position.
De Bonifaz Jr can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Bonifaz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Bonifaz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Bonifaz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Bonifaz Jr misses with an uppercut.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch
and De Bonifaz Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr misses the jab.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison slips under a jab from De Bonifaz Jr.
De Bonifaz Jr swings for the body but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Bonifaz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison moves out of range as De Bonifaz Jr strikes.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Randriamaholison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Bonifaz Jr throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
De Bonifaz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Bonifaz Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Randriamaholison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randriamaholison drops his hands momentarily and De Bonifaz Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bonifaz Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Bonifaz Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randriamaholison takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Bonifaz Jr is looking to land body kicks.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a hook but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
De Bonifaz Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRandriamaholison.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from De Bonifaz Jr misses.
De Bonifaz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randriamaholison fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a right and a left that Randriamaholison avoids nicely.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from De Bonifaz Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem.
De Bonifaz Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randriamaholison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Bonifaz Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randriamaholison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Bonifaz Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bonifaz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
It looked like Randriamaholison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Bonifaz Jr.
Randriamaholison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Bonifaz Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison slips a straight right by De Bonifaz Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Randriamaholison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from De Bonifaz Jr misses its intended target.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
De Bonifaz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison looks to clinch
letting De Bonifaz Jr counter with a right hand.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is having none of it.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a hook. Randriamaholison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
Randriamaholison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Bonifaz Jr.
Randriamaholison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison slips under a jab from De Bonifaz Jr.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from De Bonifaz Jr.
Randriamaholison closes the distance but De Bonifaz Jr moves to the side
and De Bonifaz Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Randriamaholison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randriamaholison rushes De Bonifaz Jr and presses him up against the cage.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Randriamaholison lands a knee to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Randriamaholison just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Bonifaz Jr's brow.
Randriamaholison landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ramon De Bonifaz Jr has been cut.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free but Randriamaholison has control.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on De Bonifaz Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Bonifaz Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon De Bonifaz Jr!
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