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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Nazzareno (ranked 4915 p4p, 4736 weight class) and Sebastian Otto (ranked 560 p4p, 549 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cristiano Nazzareno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Otto!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nazzareno!
Otto cracks Nazzareno with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Otto is putting a hurting on Nazzareno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nazzareno pushes Otto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Otto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Otto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nazzareno wants to get back to his feet but Otto drags him back down.
Nazzareno is looking to reverse the position.
Otto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nazzareno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nazzareno tries to get out of the position.
Otto trying to control the position but Nazzareno is working away.
Nazzareno on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Otto misses with the ground and pound.
Otto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazzareno is trying to control Otto's posture but Otto avoids it.
Nazzareno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Otto wants to control but Nazzareno is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otto advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazzareno is working to get back to half guard.
Otto avoids the attempt from Nazzareno to control.
Nazzareno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Otto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nazzareno looks a forlorn figure.
Otto cracks Nazzareno with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Otto looking to control but Nazzareno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Otto lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otto working Nazzareno over with strikes here.
Nazzareno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazzareno is looking for a sweep. Otto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Otto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Otto lands strikes from half guard.
Otto thows a huge punch but Nazzareno dodges it nicely.
Nazzareno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nazzareno has momentary wrist control but Otto slips an elbow through the middle.
Otto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Otto lands a couple of elbows.
Otto is pushing down on Nazzareno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nazzareno is fighting to maintain full guard but Otto has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otto wants to take a breather but Nazzareno is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Otto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Otto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nazzareno is looking to escape.
Nazzareno is staying active underneath Otto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazzareno with the active half guard here but Otto passes nicely into side control.
Nazzareno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Otto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nazzareno prevents Otto from improving his position.
Otto gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazzareno content to stall in guard here.
Nazzareno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Otto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nazzareno trying to control but Otto is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otto looking to control but Nazzareno passes into half guard.
Otto kicks Nazzareno off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Otto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Otto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nazzareno is pushing Otto's head away, looking to escape. Otto manages to hold on to the position though.
Nazzareno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nazzareno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Otto.
Nazzareno is concentrating on defense, preventing Otto from advancing position.
Nazzareno wants to improve his position but Otto is controlling well.
Otto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazzareno makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazzareno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazzareno is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otto working away.
Sebastian Otto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazzareno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Otto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazzareno is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Otto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Otto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nazzareno pulls Otto in to control the position.
Nazzareno has momentary wrist control but Otto slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazzareno controls Otto momentarily but Otto frees himself.
Otto lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazzareno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otto works over Nazzareno with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazzareno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazzareno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Otto passes into half guard.
Otto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazzareno taking some punishment here, with Otto in his half guard.
Nazzareno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazzareno.
Otto throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazzareno trying to keep a closed guard but Otto is proving a slippery customer.
Otto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otto trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazzareno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazzareno keeping moving, preventing Otto from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nazzareno closes the distance and clinches.
Otto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nazzareno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nazzareno misses with a knee strike.
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.
Otto wants the takedown. Nazzareno is fighting it off but Otto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nazzareno's guard against the cage.
Nazzareno is trying to control the position but Otto postures up.
Otto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazzareno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Otto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Otto trying to control but Nazzareno is working from the bottom.
Otto landing with the ground and pound.
Nazzareno kicks Otto off and gets to his feet.
Otto closes the distance and clinches.
Nazzareno looking to stall.
Otto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nazzareno is trying to keep an underhook but Otto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cristiano Nazzareno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Otto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nazzareno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Otto struggling a bit here.
Otto sneaks back into half guard.
Nazzareno escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazzareno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Otto wants to sweep here but Nazzareno controlling him for the moment.
Nazzareno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Otto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazzareno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Otto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nazzareno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Otto seems keen to control Nazzareno's posture.
Let's hope that Otto 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.
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.
Nazzareno prevents Otto from getting back to his feet.
Nazzareno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazzareno gets a clinch.
Nazzareno is trying to break the clinch but Otto has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nazzareno.
Otto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nazzareno prevents it.
Nazzareno turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nazzareno working away.
Otto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazzareno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Otto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Otto controlling the position for now.
Nazzareno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nazzareno wants to take a breather but Otto is having none of it.
Nazzareno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Otto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Otto is looking to escape.
Otto tries to roll over but Nazzareno keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nazzareno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nazzareno is trying to control. Otto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazzareno darts in looking for a takedown but Otto gets double underhooks and turns Nazzareno into the cage.
Otto is looking for a takedown.
Otto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Nazzareno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazzareno goes for a takedown attempt but Otto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Otto misses with a takedown attempt - Nazzareno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazzareno quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazzareno takes a swing at Otto's ribcage but misses.
Otto drives through and clinches with Nazzareno against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Nazzareno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazzareno 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braun Westen (ranked 4449 p4p, 4415 weight class) and Drago Georgijevic (ranked 544 p4p, 543 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braun Westen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Georgijevic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Georgijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westen throws out the jab.
Georgijevic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Westen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgijevic walks into a stiff left hand from Westen.
Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Georgijevic counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Georgijevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Westen looks to land a left hand but Georgijevic moved out of range nicely.
Westen looks to land a left hand but Georgijevic moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Westen misses with an uppercut. Georgijevic saw that one coming.
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.
Georgijevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westen.
Georgijevic misses with a hook.
Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen.
Westen throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it.
Westen missing with a left hand there. Georgijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Georgijevic throws out a counter right but Westen avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Westen misses the target.
Westen takes one to the chin there.
Georgijevic misses with a hook.
Westen throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it.
Westen misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Georgijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Georgijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Georgijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georgijevic slips a straight right by Westen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from Georgijevic misses.
Westen is looking to counter punch.
Westen throws a hook but Georgijevic blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Georgijevic staying out of range there.
Georgijevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Georgijevic throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen misses with an uppercut. Georgijevic saw that one coming.
Westen slips a jab from Georgijevic.
Westen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen.
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.
Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Georgijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Westen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Westen's head but Westen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic throws a lazy right hand but Westen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Westen misses the target.
Georgijevic misses with a hook.
Westen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Westen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georgijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Westen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westen misses with an uppercut
and Georgijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Georgijevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Georgijevic misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Georgijevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Georgijevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic.
Westen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Georgijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westen.
Drago Georgijevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgijevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Georgijevic throws the left hand but Westen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Georgijevic misses the target.
Westen ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen.
Georgijevic misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Westen misses with a looping left.
Georgijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen.
Georgijevic slips under a jab.
And Georgijevic tries to counter it with a takedown but Westen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Westen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Georgijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westen.
Georgijevic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Georgijevic misses.
Westen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Georgijevic.
Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Georgijevic counters with a shoot takedown. Westen fights it but they end up in guard.
Westen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Georgijevic is continuing to stall.
Georgijevic preventing the sweep.
Georgijevic wants to get up but he can't break Westen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Westen looking to control.
Georgijevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westen wants to sweep here but Georgijevic controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Westen misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Georgijevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Georgijevic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Georgijevic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corbiniano Piccirilli (ranked 4388 p4p, 4389 weight class) and Leopold LaFromboise (ranked 485 p4p, 484 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corbiniano Piccirilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leopold LaFromboise!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Piccirilli cracks LaFromboise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Piccirilli misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccirilli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LaFromboise with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Piccirilli to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFromboise ducks right into an uppercut from Piccirilli.
Piccirilli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaFromboise takes one on the button.
Jab by Piccirilli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFromboise lands with a straight right. Piccirilli didn't see that one coming.
A left lands for LaFromboise.
Piccirilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaFromboise.
It seemed like LaFromboise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piccirilli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFromboise takes one on the button.
LaFromboise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as LaFromboise lands an impressive looking overhand right. Piccirilli doesn't seem phased though.
Piccirilli missing with a left hand there. LaFromboise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like LaFromboise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piccirilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaFromboise cracks Piccirilli with an open hand slap.
LaFromboise defending well as Piccirilli loads up on a big left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piccirilli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LaFromboise's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corbiniano Piccirilli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Piccirilli throws a hook but LaFromboise avoids it easily.
Piccirilli scores with the left hand. LaFromboise knows he should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but LaFromboise might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Piccirilli has got the better of the exchanges.
LaFromboise needs to keep his hands up - Piccirilli had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccirilli lands a nice shot that snaps LaFromboise's head back.
LaFromboise lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piccirilli scores with a jab to the head.
LaFromboise connects with the punch.
A jab from Piccirilli misses.
A little jabbing left from LaFromboise on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by LaFromboise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaFromboise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFromboise slips a jab from Piccirilli.
LaFromboise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LaFromboise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Piccirilli, as that shot connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from LaFromboise 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piccirilli slips a jab from LaFromboise.
Piccirilli is looking to counter punch.
LaFromboise lands with a straight right. Piccirilli didn't see that one coming.
Piccirilli catches LaFromboise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
LaFromboise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piccirilli.
It seemed like LaFromboise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFromboise tests Piccirilli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaFromboise slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Piccirilli.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piccirilli throws out a loose jab but LaFromboise uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from LaFromboise on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corbiniano Piccirilli dominated that second round.
That's time! Piccirilli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big left from LaFromboise misses.
A little feinted left hand from Piccirilli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaFromboise lands an overhand right.
LaFromboise throws a hook but Piccirilli avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFromboise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Piccirilli in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Piccirilli.
Piccirilli throwing a counter right hand but LaFromboise manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFromboise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piccirilli.
LaFromboise misses with an uppercut. Piccirilli saw that one coming.
Piccirilli misses with a straight left.
LaFromboise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
LaFromboise staying out of range there.
LaFromboise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LaFromboise takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piccirilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFromboise! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piccirilli throws a hook but LaFromboise avoids it easily.
LaFromboise lands a nice shot that snaps Piccirilli's head back.
LaFromboise misses with a right hand
and Piccirilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piccirilli connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaFromboise. LaFromboise circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piccirilli throws a lazy right hand but LaFromboise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaFromboise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Piccirilli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaFromboise can do to turn this around?
Piccirilli dips to his left and cracks LaFromboise with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Piccirilli misses its intended target.
Leopold LaFromboise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piccirilli missing with a left hand there. LaFromboise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFromboise! But no joy.
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 Corbiniano Piccirilli.
Well Piccirilli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbiniano Piccirilli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dzhabrail Aslakhanov (ranked 4387 p4p, 4390 weight class) and Kang Dae Hyun (ranked 499 p4p, 500 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dzhabrail Aslakhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kang Dae Hyun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Aslakhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dae Hyun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dae Hyun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dae Hyun takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Aslakhanov lands.
Aslakhanov cracks Dae Hyun with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Aslakhanov coming out on top.
Dae Hyun misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Aslakhanov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Aslakhanov - just one landing.
Dae Hyun blocks a jab.
Dae Hyun swings widly with a right hand
and Dae Hyun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aslakhanov misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Dae Hyun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dae Hyun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aslakhanov.
Dae Hyun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aslakhanov.
Dae Hyun throws out a counter right but Aslakhanov avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Aslakhanov catches Dae Hyun right on the button with a cross.
Dae Hyun looks to land a left hand but Aslakhanov moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Aslakhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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.
Dae Hyun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aslakhanov throws out the jab.
Dae Hyun needs to keep his hands up - Aslakhanov had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Dae Hyun misses.
Aslakhanov is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dae Hyun takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dzhabrail Aslakhanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aslakhanov throws a hook but Dae Hyun blocks it.
Dae Hyun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Aslakhanov misses.
Dae Hyun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Aslakhanov.
Dae Hyun throws a lazy uppercut
and Dae Hyun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslakhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dae Hyun throws a poor cross that misses
and Dae Hyun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aslakhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dae Hyun can do to turn this around?
Dae Hyun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aslakhanov throws a lazy right hand but Dae Hyun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Dae Hyun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslakhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aslakhanov cracks Dae Hyun with an open hand slap.
Dae Hyun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dae Hyun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aslakhanov looks to land a left hand but Dae Hyun moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslakhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dae Hyun's head backwards.
Aslakhanov jabs Dae Hyun right on the nose. Dae Hyun blinks but takes it well.
Aslakhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dae Hyun.
Aslakhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aslakhanov misses with a hook. Dae Hyun ducked under it nicely.
Dae Hyun throws out a counter right but Aslakhanov avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dae Hyun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aslakhanov throws out the jab.
Dae Hyun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aslakhanov.
A little jabbing left from Dae Hyun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dae Hyun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dae Hyun might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aslakhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslakhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Dae Hyun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dzhabrail Aslakhanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dae Hyun misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Aslakhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Aslakhanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dae Hyuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Aslakhanov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslakhanov misses with a looping right.
Aslakhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dae Hyun! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dae Hyun misses with a right hand
enabling Aslakhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dae Hyun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aslakhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Dae Hyun misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dae Hyun misses with a lunging right hand
and Aslakhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aslakhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aslakhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Aslakhanov misses the target.
It seemed like Dae Hyun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dae Hyun moves out of range of the strikes.
Dae Hyun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dae Hyun throws a poor cross that misses
and Aslakhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dae Hyun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aslakhanov.
Dae Hyun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aslakhanov misses with a hook. Dae Hyun ducked under it nicely.
Dae Hyun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Aslakhanov misses.
Dae Hyun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dae Hyun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kang Dae Hyun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslakhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dzhabrail Aslakhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aslakhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzhabrail Aslakhanov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 2741 p4p, 5042 weight class) and Darwin Budluvski (ranked 345 p4p, 478 weight class). Darwin Budluvski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budluvski has time to react.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budluvski throws a front kick aimed at Navarro's knee but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Navarro throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Budluvski looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski misses with a two punch combination.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Navarro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Navarro. That did some damage!
Budluvski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Navarro moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Budluvski slips the punch.
Navarro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Budluvski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budluvski is looking to slow Navarro down with leg kicks.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Budluvski off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Budluvski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski feints a jab promting Navarro to slip. Budluvski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Navarro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski staying out of range there.
Budluvski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Navarro circles away quickly and effectively.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Budluvski with an uppercut!
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Budluvski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Budluvski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Budluvski is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Budluvski moves out of range.
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Navarro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Navarro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Navarro.
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick from Navarro.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Navarro coming out on top.
Good shot there by Navarro.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski misses with a combination
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski cracks a nice hook into Navarro's ribs.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budluvski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro thows a body kick. Budluvski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Navarro - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Budluvski defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Navarro scores with a jab. Budluvski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
It looks like Navarro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Navarro avoids nicely.
Navarro connects with a body shot.
Navarro lands a jab-cross combination.
Budluvski looks winded!
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski misses with a double jab.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Budluvski wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro throws a head kick that half lands.
 Budluvski is rocked!
Budluvski blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Budluvski misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Navarro jabs Budluvski right on the nose. Budluvski blinks but takes it well.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Budluvski takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Navarro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Navarro.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Budluvski is looking to land body kicks.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budluvski is still on wobbly legs! Can Navarro finish him?
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski seems to have recovered his senses.
Budluvski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Navarro rather than just go for the knockout.
Navarro digs a good hook to Budluvski's body.
Budluvski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Navarro throws a counter high kick but Budluvski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Navarro checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Navarro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budluvski on the side of the head.
Budluvski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Budluvski tries to move into range but Navarro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Budluvski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski misses with a double jab
and Navarro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro throws a head kick that Budluvski semi-blocks.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Budluvski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Budluvski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BOOM! Navarro lands a beautiful left hook that drops Budluvski. Budluvski tries to recover but Navarro is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Budluvski lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jomoney (ranked 2755 p4p, 4634 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 370 p4p, 516 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Jomoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney thuds a left hand into Ortega's body.
Jomoney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortega dodges the punch combination from Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortega is pressing down on Jomoney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortega 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.
Jomoney keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jomoney seems keen to control Ortega's posture.
Jomoney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega pushing down on Jomoney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Ortega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney has his hands clasped together around Ortega's back. He's all about the action.
Ortega winds up and cracks Jomoney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jomoney won't allow Ortega to pass to mount.
Ortega is working for a kimura but Jomoney is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortega is working for a kimura but Jomoney is defending it quite comfortably.
Jomoney wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortega looks to land a strike but Jomoney avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ortega drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jomoney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jomoney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jomoney!
Ortega taking a bit of punishment here - Jomoney scoring with strikes.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jomoney working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here.
Ortega tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jomoney lands a few punches from side control.
Ortega wants to control but Jomoney postures up.
Ortega takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jomoney connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ortega some visible discomfort.
Ortega takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney grinds an elbow into Ortega's temple.
Jomoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ortega trying to control but Jomoney postures up.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Jomoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jomoney is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Jomoney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortega 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.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jomoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jomoney has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Jomoney landing with the ground and pound.
Jomoney connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jomoney throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ortega's body to avoid the submission. Ortega has instead reached around Jomoney's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ortega arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noah Ortega!
Noah Ortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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