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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taniel Gasparyan (ranked 4380 p4p, 4149 weight class) and Uso Tuamaliki (ranked 496 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso Tuamaliki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gasparyan
vs
Tuamaliki

185 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
182
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taniel Gasparyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uso Tuamaliki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tuamaliki clinches.
Tuamaliki working Gasparyan over with knees to the body.
Tuamaliki keeps control of Gasparyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Tuamaliki.
Gasparyan is trying to break the clinch but Tuamaliki has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tuamaliki obliges.
Tuamaliki lands a nice knee to the body.
Tuamaliki misses with a punch to the body.
Tuamaliki tries to land knees in the clinch but Gasparyan avoids the damage to the body.
Tuamaliki tries a body shot but Gasparyan blocks it.
Tuamaliki has Gasparyan pressed against the cage, preventing Gasparyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gasparyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasparyan jumps guard but Tuamaliki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow inside that Gasparyan shrugs off.
Gasparyan is trying to pull guard but Tuamaliki has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taniel Gasparyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuamaliki looking to throw knees to the head but Gasparyan is blocking nicely.
Tuamaliki is stalling here.
Gasparyan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuamaliki to keep the fight standing.
Tuamaliki misses with an elbow over the top.
Tuamaliki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuamaliki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Tuamaliki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gasparyan is trying to pull guard but Tuamaliki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gasparyan avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuamaliki.
Gasparyan has Tuamaliki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tuamaliki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tuamaliki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gasparyan managing to block the knees to the body from Tuamaliki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gasparyan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuamaliki smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuamaliki avoids it really well and circles away.

Tuamaliki has managed to clinch.
Tuamaliki tries to throw a body punch but Gasparyan avoids it by throwing Tuamaliki back against the cage.
Tuamaliki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gasparyan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gasparyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tuamaliki is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Tuamaliki.
Gasparyan trying to land knees to the body.
Tuamaliki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Taniel Gasparyan has been cut.
Gasparyan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuamaliki walks away with a smile on his face. Gasparyan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gasparyan gets tackled into the cage by Tuamaliki. Tuamaliki maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuamaliki to keep the fight standing.
Tuamaliki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gasparyan fails to land.
Come on Tuamaliki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuamaliki working Gasparyan over with knees to the body.
Gasparyan is breathing heavily.
Gasparyan tries to pull guard but Tuamaliki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gasparyan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuamaliki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tuamaliki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gasparyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tuamaliki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gasparyan tries to break free but Tuamaliki pushes him back against the cage.
Tuamaliki connects with a knee to the head.
Tuamaliki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gasparyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Tuamaliki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan letting Tuamaliki take a breather here.
Tuamaliki lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuamaliki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuamaliki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tuamaliki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuamaliki pushes Gasparyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tuamaliki lands a nice knee to the body.
Tuamaliki connects with a knee to the head.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow inside that Gasparyan shrugs off.
Tuamaliki has Gasparyan pressed against the cage.
Tuamaliki tries a body shot but Gasparyan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uso Tuamaliki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taniel Gasparyan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tuamaliki moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuamaliki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuamaliki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gasparyan is trying to drag Tuamaliki to the mat but Tuamaliki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gasparyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Tuamaliki avoids the damage to the body.
Tuamaliki landing knees to the head.
Tuamaliki lands a nice knee to the body.
Gasparyan wants a takedown.
Tuamaliki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gasparyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuamaliki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuamaliki stalling.
Tuamaliki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gasparyan avoids it.
Tuamaliki stalling the fight.
Tuamaliki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gasparyan's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuamaliki has Gasparyan pressed against the cage.
Tuamaliki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gasparyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuamaliki.
Gasparyan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taniel Gasparyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gasparyan avoiding damage as Tuamaliki throws knees to the body.
Gasparyan tries to break the clinch but Tuamaliki is controlling the position.
Tuamaliki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gasparyan controls his hands.
Gasparyan being controlled against the cage.
Tuamaliki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gasparyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gasparyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuamaliki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gasparyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow that stopped Gasparyan in his tracks for a moment.
Tuamaliki working Gasparyan over with knees to the body.
Tuamaliki working Gasparyan over with knees to the body.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow inside that Gasparyan shrugs off.
Tuamaliki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tuamaliki obliges.
Tuamaliki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuamaliki lands an elbow that stopped Gasparyan in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Tuamaliki.
Tuamaliki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuamaliki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gasparyan letting Tuamaliki take a breather here.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuamaliki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tuamaliki crunches a lovely knee into Gasparyan's ribcage.
Gasparyan prevents a body shot from Tuamaliki.
Tuamaliki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gasparyan is trying to push Tuamaliki away but Tuamaliki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gasparyan avoiding damage as Tuamaliki throws knees to the body.
Gasparyan trying to stall but Tuamaliki improves his position.
Gasparyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tuamaliki is keeping busy.
Tuamaliki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Tuamaliki.
Gasparyan wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuamaliki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gasparyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuamaliki misses with a knee strike.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow inside that Gasparyan shrugs off.
Tuamaliki avoids a wild elbow strike from Gasparyan.
Gasparyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuamaliki tries a knee to the head but Gasparyan blocks it.
Tuamaliki stalls.
Gasparyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tuamaliki avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tuamaliki.
Uso Tuamaliki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuamaliki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uso Tuamaliki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taniel Gasparyan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tuamaliki closes the distance and clinches.
Tuamaliki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gasparyan prevents a body shot from Tuamaliki.
Tuamaliki lands a nice knee to the body.
Tuamaliki looking to throw knees to the head but Gasparyan is blocking nicely.
Tuamaliki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gasparyan avoiding damage as Tuamaliki throws knees to the body.
Tuamaliki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuamaliki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gasparyan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tuamaliki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gasparyan prevents a body shot from Tuamaliki.
Tuamaliki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gasparyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuamaliki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tuamaliki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gasparyan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gasparyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Tuamaliki lands a good knee to the midsection. Gasparyan won't want to take too many of those.
Tuamaliki misses with a punch to the body.
Tuamaliki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gasparyan blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuamaliki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gasparyan's face.
Tuamaliki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gasparyan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow inside.
Gasparyan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuamaliki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tuamaliki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tuamaliki pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Tuamaliki.
Tuamaliki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuamaliki tries to throw a body punch but Gasparyan avoids it by throwing Tuamaliki back against the cage.
Tuamaliki tries to throw a body punch but Gasparyan avoids it by throwing Tuamaliki back against the cage.
Tuamaliki tries a knee to the head but Gasparyan blocks it.

Gasparyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gasparyan closes the distance and clinches.
Tuamaliki throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Tuamaliki.
Tuamaliki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuamaliki is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuamaliki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuamaliki tries to land a knee to the head but Gasparyan blocks with his arms.
Tuamaliki digs a right hand into Gasparyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gasparyan's gas tank.
Tuamaliki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuamaliki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tuamaliki keeps control of Gasparyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gasparyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tuamaliki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Tuamaliki.
Tuamaliki lands an elbow inside that Gasparyan shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuamaliki landing knees to the head.

Gasparyan is rocked!
Tuamaliki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Gasparyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuamaliki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gasparyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuamaliki tries a knee to the head but Gasparyan blocks it.
Gasparyan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuamaliki to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taniel Gasparyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gasparyan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tuamaliki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gasparyan or not.
Gasparyan seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuamaliki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gasparyan avoids it.
Tuamaliki tries to land a knee to the head but Gasparyan blocks with his arms.
Tuamaliki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gasparyan avoiding damage as Tuamaliki throws knees to the body.
Tuamaliki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taniel Gasparyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uso Tuamaliki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gasparyan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uso Tuamaliki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuamaliki 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uso Tuamaliki!