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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 5597 p4p, 5958 weight class) and Stella Fella (ranked 397 p4p, 411 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bandolero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bandolero. Giacomo Bandolero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Fella!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fella throws a sloppy head kick and Bandolero moves out of range easily.
Bandolero dives in and grabs Fella's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fella pushes down on Bandolero's head and hops out.
Fella tests Bandolero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Fella saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Fella misses.
Fella digs a good hook to Bandolero's body.
Bandolero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bandolero stopping the sweep attempt from Fella.
Fella has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fella tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandolero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Fella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandolero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fella is pulling down on Bandolero's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandolero, at least for the moment.
Bandolero stands and throws Fella's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bandolero working away.
Fella gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fella is looking for a sweep. Bandolero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandolero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandolero wants to control but Fella is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Bandolero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandolero has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fella defend it? Bandolero steps over the head and cranks it - Fella is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bandolero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giacomo Bandolero!
During a confident post fight interview, Giacomo Bandolero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Father Christmas (ranked 5934 p4p, 3595 weight class) and CJ Fredrich (ranked 586 p4p, 454 weight class). CJ Fredrich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Father Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Fredrich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left and a right from Christmas both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like CJ Fredrich has been cut.
Fredrich misses with an uppercut
and Christmas counters with a three punch combo that has Fredrich backing up. Fredrich nods at Christmas to acknowledge the strikes.
Christmas scores with a shot to the body.
Christmas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christmas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fredrich has Christmas up against the cage in a clinch.
Christmas gets control of Fredrich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Christmas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Fredrich 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrich stands up over Christmas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fredrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredrich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Fredrich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Christmas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredrich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredrich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christmas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrich.
Fredrich with a nice head shot there.
Fredrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fredrich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredrich distracts Christmas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Fredrich tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christmas's head.
Fredrich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrich throwing strikes but missing.
Fredrich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fredrich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fredrich is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Fredrich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredrich scoring with some ground and pound.
Christmas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fredrich on the ground.
Fredrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christmas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredrich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredrich 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.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Fredrich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrich is stalling in the full guard.
Fredrich works over Christmas with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Fredrich'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.
Fredrich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christmas circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredrich moves out of range of the leg kick from Christmas.
Fredrich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fredrich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christmas smiles and moves away.
Christmas throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Fredrich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Christmas misses with a body kick.
Christmas misses with a double jab.
Fredrich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christmas sprawls well initially but Fredrich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fredrich is trying to work for a kimura but Christmas is defending well.
Fredrich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christmas defending well though.
Fredrich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christmas defending well though.
Fredrich slips a nice elbow through Christmas's hands, connecting with Christmas's forehead.
Fredrich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fredrich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fredrich working over Christmas with some ground and pound. Christmas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fredrich working the head and body with strikes.
Christmas is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredrich lands a nice short elbow.
Fredrich escapes and gets back to his feet.
Father Christmas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christmas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredrich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christmas somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christmas. Christmas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredrich pushes Christmas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredrich lands with a left to the head.
Fredrich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christmas regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christmas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrich forces his way into half guard.
Fredrich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fredrich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fredrich content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christmas is just riding it out for now. Fredrich eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Christmas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
CJ Fredrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christmas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredrich.
Fredrich controlling the pace.
Fredrich lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich is looking to advance position but Christmas won't allow it.
Fredrich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fredrich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fredrich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredrich is looking for a kimura here.
Fredrich is looking to take a break and control but Christmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich winds up and cracks Christmas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Fredrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Fredrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Christmas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredrich has time to react.
Fredrich moves into range and clinches up with Christmas.
Christmas taking a breather.
Christmas prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredrich is working for takedown but Christmas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fredrich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Father Christmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Fredrich.
Christmas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredrich drags the fight down to the ground.
Fredrich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fredrich won't allow Christmas to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrich 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fredrich.
Christmas has momentary wrist control but Fredrich slips an elbow through the middle.
Fredrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fredrich throwing strikes but missing.
Fredrich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fredrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Christmas, not yet.
Fredrich lands a couple of elbows.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredrich works over Christmas with some ground and pound from guard.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fredrich lands a couple of digs.
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fredrich wants to free his trapped foot but Christmas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Fredrich.
Fredrich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Christmas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Christmas is rocked!
Christmas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Christmas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrich controlling the action here.
Fredrich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fredrich lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Christmas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fredrich jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Fredrich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 2788 p4p, 2523 weight class) and Klinx Maxwell (ranked 362 p4p, 338 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klinx Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maxwell sprawls well. Maxwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell looking to control.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Maxwell working a defensive guard here.
Big Foot has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maxwell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Big Foot is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maxwell pulls down on the head and he's put Big Foot to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Klinx Maxwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Hubble (ranked 1393 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Joon Sang Hun (ranked 123 p4p, 299 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Hubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang Hun avoids the body shot from Hubble.
Sang Hun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hubble misses with a low kick as Sang Hun jumps back.
Hubble throws a chopping leg kick but Sang Hun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sang Hun! But no joy.
A jab from Sang Hun does it's job there.
 It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut.
Sang Hun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hubble scores with a jab to the body.
Hubble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sang Hun did well to prevent Hubble getting side control.
Hubble tries to pass to full mount but Sang Hun defends it.
Hubble trying to control the pace.
Hubble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sang Hun tries to roll over but Hubble keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hubble there.
Sang Hun won't allow Hubble to pass to mount.
Sang Hun trying to hold on to Hubble's head to control him but Hubble postures up.
Hubble working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sang Hun's thigh. Sang Hun counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hubble controlling from the top 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.
Hubble trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang Hun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that Sang Hun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hubble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sang Hun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sang Hun trying to control the position.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Sang Hun blocks nicely.
Sang Hun controls Hubble momentarily but Hubble frees himself.
Hubble with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hubble throws a strike but Sang Hun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hubble wants to sweep but no luck.
Hubble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hubble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hubble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sang Hun has Hubble pulled in close to control his posture.
Hubble looking to pass the guard.
Sang Hun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sang Hun keeping moving, preventing Hubble from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hubble pushes down on Sang Hun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hubble thows a huge punch but Sang Hun dodges it nicely.
Sang Hun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hubble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hubble trying to mount his opponent but Sang Hun defends it.
Hubble throwing shots but Sang Hun is blocking nicely.
Sang Hun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hubble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hubble drops an elbow to the side of Sang Hun's head.
Hubble is looking to take a break and control but Sang Hun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hubble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sang Hun tests Hubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hubble shoots in and bounces Sang Hun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sang Hun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hubble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble throws a strike but Sang Hun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hubble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hubble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hubble connects with a couple of short punches.
Hubble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hubble looking to pass the guard.
Hubble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sang Hun has Hubble pulled in close to control his posture.
Hubble trying to control but Sang Hun is working from the bottom.
Hubble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sang Hun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hubble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sang Hun is pulling down on Hubble's head. It's preventing any offense from Hubble, at least for the moment.
Sang Hun keeping full guard, as Hubble tries to pass.
Hubble throwing strikes but missing.
Hubble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sang Hun controls Hubble momentarily but Hubble frees himself.
Sang Hun keeping moving, preventing Hubble from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hubble throws a big elbow that misses.
Hubble tries to free his leg and advance position but Sang Hun is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hubble scores with a body shot.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Hubble there.
A shot to the liver by Hubble. Beautiful body shot.
Hubble drops his hands momentarily and Sang Hun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hubble fails to land the takedown.
Joon Sang Hun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hubble wants to slow Sang Hun down by chopping away at his legs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hubble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hubble working away.
Sang Hun is not content to let Hubble control the position.
Hubble controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hubble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hubble in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hubble misses with a body shot.
Sang Hun is looking for the big counter here.
Edwin Hubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hubble.
Hubble just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwin Hubble is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Hubble misses
and Sang Hun counters with a left and a right that stings Hubble.
Hubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hubble fails with the takedown
and Sang Hun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sang Hun wants it to stay on the feet.
Hubble throws a leg kick
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp one two that drops Hubble! Sang Hun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hubble to his feet! Hubble is in big trouble!
Hubble is rocked!
Hubble moves out of range as Sang Hun strikes.
Sang Hun throws a big shot that misses.
Hubble throws a right hand that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp one two that drops Hubble! Sang Hun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hubble to his feet! Hubble is in big trouble!
Oh Hubble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sang Hun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hubble seems to have got his legs back now.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick
and Hubble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hubble is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubble is looking to work some ground and pound but Sang Hun has wrist control.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Sang Hun is keeping the position.
Sang Hun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hubble is looking to pass into half guard but Sang Hun pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sang Hun is in guard.
Sang Hun stopping the sweep attempt from Hubble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun trying to control but Hubble is working from the bottom.
Hubble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sang Hun has passed into side control.
Hubble is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hubble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sang Hun wants to stand but Hubble has his arm trapped.
Hubble struggling a bit here.
Edwin Hubble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sang Hun trying to control the action but Hubble is working from the bottom.
Hubble has one of Sang Hun's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hubble 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Hubble!
Our winner, Edwin Hubble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Arnason (ranked 1026 p4p, 2479 weight class) and Austin Weaver (ranked 146 p4p, 332 weight class). Arnason comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Off The Wall. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Weaver!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnason tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
Arnason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab.
Arnason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver throws a solid leg kick but Arnason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weaver.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arnason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weaver misses with a hook. Arnason ducked under it nicely.
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Arnason counters with a three punch combo that has Weaver backing up. Weaver nods at Arnason to acknowledge the strikes.
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Arnason slips under a jab.
Arnason with a jab.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason moves into full guard.
Arnason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Weaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weaver stopping the sweep attempt from Arnason.
Arnason is pulling down on Weaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Weaver, at least for the moment.
Arnason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weaver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arnason.
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.
Weaver throwing strikes from guard but Arnason blocks nicely.
Weaver working some strikes from top position.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but Arnason is keeping the position.
Arnason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arnason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arnason wants to sweep but no luck.
Arnason pulls Weaver in close to his closed guard and prevents Weaver from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arnason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
Arnason controls Weaver momentarily but Weaver frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver throwing strikes but missing.
Weaver stopping the sweep attempt from Arnason.
Weaver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnason looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnason, not yet.
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arnason working a defensive guard here.
Weaver throws a big elbow that misses.
Arnason trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arnason lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnason misses with a hook.
Arnason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Arnason slips the punch.
Arnason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnason.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason cracks Weaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnason throws a hook to the side of Weaver's head but Weaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weaver looks to land a left hand but Arnason moved out of range nicely.
Weaver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arnason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arnason struggling a bit here.
Arnason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Weaver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnason moves into full guard.
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 Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weaver misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters with a body kick that stops Weaver in his tracks momentarily.
Weaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weaver somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Arnason.
Weaver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnason throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weaver's head.
Arnason avoids the body shot from Weaver.
Arnason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weaver swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weaver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arnason in his tracks.
Arnason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arnason scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arnason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver takes one to the side of the head.
Arnason throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver takes one to the chin there.
Weaver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weaver tries to clinch but Arnason moves out of range.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Arnason's shoulder, as Arnason tries to avoid the shot.
Weaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Weaver moves away from the strike by Arnason.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by Weaver.
The crowd cheers as Arnason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weaver doesn't seem phased though.
Arnason thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Arnason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Weaver misses.
Arnason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arnason swinging wildly here.
Arnason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Arnason misses with a wild combination.
Arnason connects with a jab.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Weaver moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Arnason throws a big shot that misses.
Weaver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weaver defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Weaver slips under a jab.
Weaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weaver moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Weaver throws out a counter right but Arnason avoids it with no problem.
Jeremy Arnason is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Arnason saw that one coming.
Weaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weaver tests Arnason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnason throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arnason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Weaver motions for Arnason to come forward. Weaver throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arnason throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Arnason throws a big shot that misses.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arnason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weaver wants to slow Arnason down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weaver.
Weaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arnason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weaver somewhat.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Weaver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Arnason lands a nice shot that snaps Weaver's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Weaver.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Weaver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arnason.
Weaver throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weaver.
Weaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Arnason checks a leg kick nicely.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Arnason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason scores with a jab to the head.
Weaver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arnason thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
A lazy body kick from Arnason
and Weaver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arnason thinking.
Arnason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weaver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnason scrambles back to his feet.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Arnason's shoulder, as Arnason tries to avoid the shot.
Arnason misses with a combination
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weaver throws a leg kick which misses Arnason's front leg but catches the back leg as Arnason tries to avoid it.
Arnason looks to throw the jab but Weaver is out of range.
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arnason.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason slips a straight right by Weaver.
Arnason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weaver blocks a head kick by Arnason.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Weaver misses with a hook. Arnason ducked under it nicely.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Arnason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arnason throws a head kick that misses.
Arnason throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Arnason.
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arnason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnason misses the target.
Weaver misses with a takedown attempt
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Weaver changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arnason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weaver's best efforts.
Weaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnason sees it coming and defends easily.
Arnason wants to control but Weaver is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnason is positioning himself well to prevent Weaver advancing to mount.
Weaver is trying to work for a kimura but Arnason is defending well.
Arnason is trying to get back to full guard.
Weaver is keen to just control but Arnason is a slippery customer.
Weaver prevents Arnason from improving his position.
Arnason is working hard here to advance position.
Arnason has his hands clasped together around Weaver's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason is staying active underneath Weaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arnason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arnason trying to control here.
Arnason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arnason has control of Weaver's left arm, preventing Weaver from doing any damage.
Weaver works over Arnason with some ground and pound from guard.
Weaver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weaver is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnason has wrist control.
Arnason trying to keep a closed guard but Weaver is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weaver postures up.
Weaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arnason holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arnason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnason scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Arnason as Weaver shoots in.
Arnason thumps Weaver with a low kick.
Austin Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Arnason.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnason, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Arnason!
Jeremy Arnason thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ele Meno (ranked 1623 p4p, 772 weight class) and Rogerio Yamamoto (ranked 144 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rogerio Yamamoto enters the cage!
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ele Meno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogerio Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meno misses with a double jab.
Meno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meno misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Meno.
Meno lands a jab to the nose.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Meno.
Yamamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Meno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Meno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Meno circles away and keeps his distance.
Meno digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Meno pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meno.
Meno throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Meno throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Meno misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meno misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Meno's head coaches at Thunder Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Meno keeps it at a distance.
Meno swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meno lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Meno tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Meno.
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!
Yamamoto has Meno up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Meno lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Meno is trying to break free.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meno or not.
Meno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Meno avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meno's defenses.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Meno.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meno avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Meno misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Meno on the inside.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto has Meno pressed against the cage, preventing Meno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Meno avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Meno tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ele Meno has been cut.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Meno controls the action.
Meno working hard to break the clinch.
Meno digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meno takes an elbow to the temple.
Meno tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Meno can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Meno 's eye.
Meno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meno blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Meno shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Meno.
Meno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ele Meno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ele Meno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
A big right from Meno misses.
Meno throws a combination that misses
and Yamamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Meno misses with a body shot.
Ele Meno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meno throws a right hand that misses
and Yamamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Meno. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meno digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
Meno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Meno is wise to it.
Meno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meno lands a lovely overhand right.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Ele Meno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meno jabs at Yamamoto's body.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Meno keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meno. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meno. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meno misses with a hook.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meno misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meno thinking.
Yamamoto darts in and clinches Meno up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Meno prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Meno is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Meno blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto trying to control the position but instead, Meno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamamoto into the cage.
Meno tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rogerio Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meno tries to throw a body punch but Yamamoto avoids it by throwing Meno back against the cage.
Meno tries to throw a body punch but Yamamoto avoids it by throwing Meno back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Meno shrugs off.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Meno can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Meno scores with a hook to the body.
Meno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meno takes an elbow to the temple.
Meno tries to throw a body punch but Yamamoto avoids it by throwing Meno back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Ele Meno's cut is getting worse.
Meno tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Meno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Meno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamamoto.
Meno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meno misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Meno fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Meno 's eye.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Meno 's eye.
Meno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Meno in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Ele Meno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yamamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meno is rocked!
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Oh Meno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ele Meno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yamamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meno misses the shot to the body.
Meno seems to have got his legs back now.
Meno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Meno against the cage.
Meno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Meno tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meno's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Meno 's eye.
Meno takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meno prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Meno 's eye.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meno's defenses.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Meno takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Ele Meno's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Meno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meno tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Meno blocks the elbow strike.
Meno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Meno misses.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto pushes Meno up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Meno can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meno's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Meno in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ele Meno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rogerio Yamamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dunk (ranked 1003 p4p, 1477 weight class) and Fredrik White (ranked 143 p4p, 202 weight class). White has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182
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30
180
10 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredrik White!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White has closed the distance and engaged Dunk in a clinch.
Dunk breaks the clinch.
White throws a jab when Dunk was well out of range.
Dunk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White gets a clinch.
I was talking to Dunk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Dunk.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Dunk.
Dunk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunk trying to land knees to the body.
Dunk blocking some punches.
White lands an elbow that stopped Dunk in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jason Dunk has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunk blocks an uppercut.
White blocks a body shot from Dunk.
Dunk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dunk can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dunk avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunk's elbow.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dunk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
Dunk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White avoiding damage as Dunk throws knees to the body.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunk throws an elbow but it misses.
Dunk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dunk tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Dunk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dunk throws an elbow but it misses.
Dunk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
Dunk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Dunk tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunk.
Dunk being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunk looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunk tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White blocks a body shot from Dunk.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dunk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from White on the inside.
Dunk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunk misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Dunk leaning his opponent against the cage.
White lands a shot to the body.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
White blocks an elbow strike from Dunk.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White blocks an elbow strike.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White is trying to stall.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik White dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
White avoids the head kick by Dunk.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White drives through and clinches with Dunk against the cage.
White dodges an elbow strike from Dunk.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dunk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dunk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dunk blocks an uppercut.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunk tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunk.
Dunk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dunk as White tries to tie him up.
Fredrik White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunk avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
Dunk throws a knee to the head but misses.
White misses with some punches.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White blocks the elbow strike.
White trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White lands a left hand.
Dunk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White taking a breather.
White working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunk landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Dunk.
Dunk is working White over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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!
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
Dunk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Dunk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunk throws an elbow but misses.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunk's elbow.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunk's elbow.
Dunk is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
Dunk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunk, pushing him back against the cage.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunk throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dunk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White tries to work over Dunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunk throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from White.
Dunk misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
Dunk misses with an elbow strike.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunk uses good head movement to avoid it.
White working aggressively here.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Dunk gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunk backwards.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunk looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Dunk blocks an uppercut.
Dunk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White dodges an elbow strike from Dunk.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White misses with some punches.
Dunk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dunk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunk circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Dunk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White throws the left hand but Dunk avoids the punch easily.
White moves into range and clinches up with Dunk.
Dunk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Dunk throws an elbow that misses.
Dunk blocking some punches.
White blocks an elbow strike.
Dunk pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dunk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
Dunk misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunk misses with a knee to the head.
Dunk misses with an elbow strike.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dunk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunk throws an elbow but misses.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Dunk controls the action.
Dunk lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
Dunk lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
Dunk trying to stall but White improves his position.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Dunk.
Dunk throws an elbow that misses.
Dunk can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunks head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dunk just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Dunk managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Dunk prevents a body shot from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Dunk.
Dunk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunk misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunk throws an elbow but misses.
Dunk dodges an elbow strike from White.
Dunk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White stalling.
Dunk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunk avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunk breaks from the clinch.
White is looking to clinch.
White avoids the head kick by Dunk.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dunk.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunk avoids the body shot from White.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Dunk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
White scores with a jab.
Dunk throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Fredrik White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunk connects with a high kick.
Dunk throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White wants to counter with a clinch but Dunk pushes him away.
White moves in looking to clinch but Dunk pushes him off.
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White lands an elbow that stopped Dunk in his tracks for a moment.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunk misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Dunk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White'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.
Dunk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White rushes Dunk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dunk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jason Dunk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredrik White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White is looking to clinch.
White tries to clinch there but Dunk circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Dunk.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik White!
During a confident post fight interview, Fredrik White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Baddock (ranked 1256 p4p, 434 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 145 p4p, 57 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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282
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Excellent MT
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Baddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton digs a good hook to Baddock's body.
Baddock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick from Baddock lands but Newton takes it in his stride.
Newton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baddock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Newton passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baddock!
Baddock is in a horrible position here. Newton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.
Baddock is in a horrible position here. Newton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddock has left one of his arms exposed and Newton doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Baddock screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Newton!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 650 p4p, 605 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 78 p4p, 75 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov misses with a hook.
Tartakov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anudo feints and then cracks Tartakov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tartakov down.
Anudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tartakov pinned against the cage. Tartakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anudo dives in and grabs Tartakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tartakov pushes down on Anudo's head and hops out.
Tartakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tartakov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tartakov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartakov scores with a nice right hand.
Anudo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartakov manages to avoid it.
Tartakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Anudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Tartakov trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tartakov's head.
Tartakov controls Anudo momentarily but Anudo frees himself.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
Anudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Anudo is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anudo won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here.
Tartakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anudo 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.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Anudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tartakov's head.
Anudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anudo throwing strikes from guard but Tartakov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo with a nice head shot there.
Tartakov is trying to keep Anudo in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anudo wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
Tartakov wants to control but Anudo passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tartakov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anudo clinches with his opponent.
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anudo throws a body kick that misses.
Tartakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tartakov is looking to sweep but instead, Anudo has passed into half guard.
Tartakov moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo cracks Tartakov with a solid left hand.
Tartakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anudo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anudo defends it easily.
Anudo lands a couple of digs.
Tartakov is looking for a triangle here but Anudo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tartakov taking a bit of punishment here - Anudo scoring with strikes.
Tartakov prevents Anudo from improving position.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo slows the pace down.
Tartakov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tartakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anudo's best efforts.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartakov can do to turn this around?
Anudo prevents Tartakov from improving his position.
Anudo slips a nice elbow through Tartakov's hands, connecting with Tartakov's forehead.
Nice strikes from Anudo there.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anudo's back!
Tartakov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anudo is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov doesn't have the hooks in and Anudo manages to turn into his guard.
Tartakov wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Tartakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anudo's guard.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Anudo 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.
Anudo managing to control the position.
Tartakov trying to control but Anudo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tartakov has managed to get both his arms back between Anudo's legs - danger averted.
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard.
Tartakov has gone for a leg lock! Anudo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tartakov's guard.
Anudo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tartakov's head.
Tartakov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tartakov darts in and clinches Anudo up against the cage.
Anudo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tartakov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anudo has Tartakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tartakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anudo avoiding damage as Tartakov throws knees to the body.
Anudo can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anudo throws a strike but Tartakov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov is trying to improve his position.
Anudo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tartakov is trying to improve his position.
Anudo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tartakov's legs.
Tartakov is looking to regain half guard here but Anudo keeps moving and retains side control.
Tartakov is trying to work for a sweep but Anudo has mounted him!
Old Leg Tartakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anudo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tartakov can't escape the position.
Anudo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tartakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anudo tries to control but Tartakov wriggling away.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tartakov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anudo looking to control but Tartakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo has hold of Tartakov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tartakov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anudo breaks from Tartakov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anudo with a couple of short strikes.
Tartakov regains half guard.
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anudo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tartakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anudo wants to control but Tartakov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tartakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anudo is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anudo, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A victorious Mac Anudo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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