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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mesquita (ranked 5653 p4p, 6276 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 258 p4p, 266 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moorehead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Moorehead throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Moorehead taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Mesquita landing strikes.
Mesquita is working Moorehead over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moorehead on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mesquita working the head with strikes.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.
 Moorehead is rocked!
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control.
Moorehead is still in real trouble! Can Mesquita finish him?
Moorehead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moorehead to see if he's OK.
Moorehead seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mesquita controls the position from side control.
Moorehead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
Mesquita in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mesquita wants to control but Moorehead is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Moorehead looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mesquita gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Moorehead is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mesquita lets go of the hold and Moorehead can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 5134 p4p, 3747 weight class) and Brian Parsley (ranked 493 p4p, 426 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Parsley!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Parsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee wants to stand up but Parsley is controlling him.
Parsley postures up.
Parsley throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parsley's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Parsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parsley trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Parsley extends and breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parsley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Parsley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfin Agnarr Jr (ranked 3192 p4p, 24663 weight class) and Pollos Hermanos (ranked 372 p4p, 503 weight class). Alfin Agnarr Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfin Agnarr Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pollos Hermanos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarr Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Agnarr Jr.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense.
Agnarr Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hermanos manages to avoid it.
Hermanos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermanos looks to land a left hand but Agnarr Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hermanos moves into the clinch.
Agnarr Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarr Jr missing with a left hand there. Hermanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Agnarr Jr's half guard.
Agnarr Jr pushes Hermanos off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermanos shoots in for a double leg but Agnarr Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollos Hermanos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense.
Agnarr Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agnarr Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agnarr Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermanos closes the distance and clinches up with Agnarr Jr, looking for a takedown. Hermanos pushes Agnarr Jr against the cage but Agnarr Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Agnarr Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Agnarr Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermanos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hermanos gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarr Jr parries the strikes from Hermanos easily there. Hermanos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Agnarr Jr to escape.
Hermanos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Agnarr Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Agnarr Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos scoring with strikes but Agnarr Jr is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermanos content just to control the position here.
Agnarr Jr holds on to Hermanos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Agnarr Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hermanos working for a guillotine from mount but Agnarr Jr is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos with shots to the head and body - Agnarr Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Agnarr Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Hermanos cracks Agnarr Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hermanos with good strikes from the mount here!
Agnarr Jr bucks up and throws Hermanos to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses
enabling Agnarr Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarr Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermanos manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr punishes Hermanos's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermanos misses with a double jab.
Agnarr Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarr Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Agnarr Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Agnarr Jr scores with a body shot.
Hermanos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agnarr Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermanos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Agnarr Jr.
Hermanos slips under a jab from Agnarr Jr.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermanos has a takedown stuffed.
Agnarr Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hermanos shoots for a double leg takedown but Agnarr Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Hermanos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfin Agnarr Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Agnarr Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Alfin Agnarr Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarr Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agnarr Jr throws a shot to the body.
Hermanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agnarr Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hermanos ducks down to avoid it.
Hermanos blocks a jab.
Agnarr Jr sets himself, and Hermanos steps forward looking for the clinch! Agnarr Jr avoids it this time.
Hermanos shoots and misses
and Agnarr Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermanos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agnarr Jr tries to avoid it but Hermanos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agnarr Jr to the ground. Agnarr Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermanos.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollos Hermanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Agnarr Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Agnarr Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Pollos Hermanos has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agnarr Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hermanos pushes Agnarr Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hermanos throws a push kick but Agnarr Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Agnarr Jr tries to bum rush Hermanos with a series of wild strikes but Hermanos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Agnarr Jr misses with a hook.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agnarr Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarr Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermanos's sensitive parts.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Hermanos seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarr Jr tries to kick Hermanos off but Hermanos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hermanos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agnarr Jr is just riding it out for now. Hermanos eventually gives up the hold.
Agnarr Jr is looking for a sweep. Hermanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermanos controlling the action here.
Hermanos is pressing down on Agnarr Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Agnarr Jr is holding on for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hermanos sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hermanos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agnarr Jr swivels and escapes.
Agnarr Jr misses the jab.
Hermanos with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Agnarr Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarr Jr scores with a body shot.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Agnarr Jr keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Agnarr Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Agnarr Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agnarr Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarr Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hermanos is out of range and Agnarr Jr settles back down.
Agnarr Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarr Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Hermanos.
Agnarr Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hermanos slips the punch.
Agnarr Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermanos.
Hermanos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Agnarr Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Hermanos being controlled here momentarily.
Agnarr Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermanos manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfin Agnarr Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agnarr Jr but Agnarr Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agnarr Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Agnarr Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hermanos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Agnarr Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Agnarr Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Hermanos wants to counter with a clinch but Agnarr Jr pushes him away.
Agnarr Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermanos can do to turn this around?
Agnarr Jr moves out of range as Hermanos throws a body kick.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Agnarr Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollos Hermanos.
Hermanos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agnarr Jr sprawls well initially but Hermanos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hermanos stops Agnarr Jr from getting back to his feet.
Agnarr Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermanos is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr controlling the position well.
Agnarr Jr tries to roll over but Hermanos keeps him under control.
Agnarr Jr is controlling Hermanos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hermanos is nestled in close to Agnarr Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermanos seems to be working for a kimura but Agnarr Jr defends the submission attempt.
Agnarr Jr is looking for a sweep. Hermanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agnarr Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermanos.
Agnarr Jr throws out a loose jab but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Agnarr Jr's guard.
Agnarr Jr keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermanos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agnarr Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Agnarr Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Agnarr Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agnarr Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hermanos moves away and avoids it.
Hermanos takes the fight into the clinch.
Agnarr Jr breaks from the clinch.
Agnarr Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hermanos's shoulder, as Hermanos tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarr Jr lands a body shot.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Agnarr Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pollos Hermanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfin Agnarr Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermanos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfin Agnarr Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agnarr Jr, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfin Agnarr Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sato Sayama (ranked 2816 p4p, 2481 weight class) and Lubomir Sultsina (ranked 341 p4p, 299 weight class). Lubomir Sultsina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sato Sayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Sultsina!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayama scores with a spinning back kick!
Sultsina takes a swing at Sayama's ribcage but misses.
Sultsina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sultsina drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sayama right on the button. Sayama goes down! Sultsina follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sultsina gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lubomir Sultsina!
Lubomir Sultsina bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elidio Fana (ranked 1733 p4p, 3178 weight class) and Saul Tacarante (ranked 108 p4p, 186 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elidio Fana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Tacarante!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante slips under a jab.
Fana slips under a jab.
Tacarante misses with an uppercut
and Fana counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante throws a lazy uppercut
and Fana counters with a nice body shot.
Tacarante throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Fana tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tacarante looks to land a left hand but Fana moved out of range nicely.
Fana takes one to the side of the head.
Fana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fana throws a body punch but Tacarante moves out of range.
Fana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Fana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tacarante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fana defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fana digs a good hook to Tacarante's body.
Tacarante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tacarante blocks a jab.
Tacarante throws a body punch but Fana moves out of range.
Tacarante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tacarante swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tacarante slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Tacarante lunges at Fana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fana's hand.
Tacarante misses the shot to the body.
Fana throwing a counter right hand but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
Fana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Tacarante.
Tacarante takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Tacarante misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tacarante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fana.
Fana throws out a loose jab but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacarante throws out a counter right but Fana avoids it with no problem.
Fana misses with a lunging right hand
and Tacarante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Tacarante lands.
Fana misses with a straight left.
Tacarante throws a poor cross that misses
and Fana counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacarante defending well as Fana loads up on a big left hand.
Fana moves forwards but Tacarante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tacarante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fana.
Fana looks to land a left hand but Tacarante moved out of range nicely.
Fana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fana moves out of range as Tacarante strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fana misses with a hook
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Fana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fana moves out of range of the strikes.
Tacarante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tacarante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Fana misses with an uppercut
and Tacarante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fana misses with a hook
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Fana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Fana misses the target.
Fana slips a jab from Tacarante.
Fana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tacarante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tacarante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tacarante looks to land a right hand but Fana moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante throws a body punch but Fana moves out of range.
Tacarante has managed to clinch.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacarante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tacarante.
Fana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fana throws a series of punches but Tacarante moves out of range.
Tacarante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tacarante throws a right and a left that Fana avoids nicely.
Tacarante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fana jabs at Tacarante's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacarante blocks a jab.
Fana throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fana throws out a loose jab but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fana looks to score with a jab to the body but Tacarante is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tacarante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tacarante scores with a jab. Fana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fana misses with a body shot.
Tacarante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacarante.
Tacarante works Fana's body with a nice hook.
Fana moves forwards but Tacarante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fana scores with a hook to the body. Tacarante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tacarante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacarante moves away.
Fana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tacarante's head.
Tacarante throws a hook but Fana blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fana misses the target.
Tacarante scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacarante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Tacarante lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fana moves away from the strike by Tacarante.
Tacarante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tacarante throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saul Tacarante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fana misses the jab.
Tacarante appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tacarante misses with a left hand
and Fana counters with a straight right hand.
Fana misses with a left hand
and Tacarante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tacarante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fana manages to avoid it.
Tacarante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fana throws a jab when Tacarante was well out of range.
Fana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tacarante looks to score with a jab to the body but Fana is just out of range.
Fana just misses with a punch to the body.
Saul Tacarante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tacarante fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fana on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacarante takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tacarante.
Tacarante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Tacarante. Beautiful body shot.
Tacarante missing with a left hand there. Fana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Fana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fana misses with a straight right.
Tacarante throws the left hand but Fana avoids the punch easily.
Fana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tacarante wants to clinch up but Fana keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante throws a shot from downtown. Fana moves away and avoids it.
Fana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Tacarante.
Tacarante gets a clinch.
Fana breaks from the clinch.
Tacarante looks to score with a jab to the body but Fana is just out of range.
Tacarante throws a right hand that misses
and Fana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tacarante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tacarante finds it's way round the side to connect with Fana's head.
Fana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tacarante slips under a jab.
Tacarante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fana. Fana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fana throws a hook but Tacarante avoids it easily.
Tacarante digs a good body shot into Fana's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacarante bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fana's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante connects with a single shot there.
Fana slips under a jab.
Tacarante ducks under a wild hook from Fana.
Fana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fana thuds his right hand into Tacarante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fana throws a jab but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Fana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tacarante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tacarante lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fana loads up on a big right hand but Tacarante slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fana looks to score with a jab to the body but Tacarante is just out of range.
Fana missing with a left hand there. Tacarante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacarante misses with a body shot.
Fana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacarante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fana cracks Tacarante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tacarante needs to keep his hands up - Fana had a free shot at his head there.
Tacarante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tacarante looks to land a left hand but Fana moved out of range nicely.
Fana misses with an uppercut.
Tacarante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tacarante moves out of range of the strikes.
Tacarante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fana.
Fana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fana defending well as Tacarante loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fana throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Tacarante misses with a combination
and Fana counters with a left and a right that stings Tacarante.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante throws a body punch but Fana moves out of range.
Fana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tacarante jabs Fana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fana.
Tacarante is rocked!
Fana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacarante.
Tacarante is still on wobbly legs! Can Fana finish him?
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Tacarante seems to have recovered his senses.
Tacarante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fana.
Tacarante has a takedown stuffed.
Fana looks to score with a jab to the body but Tacarante is just out of range.
Tacarante throws out a loose jab but Fana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacarante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tacarante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fana.
Fana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tacarante scores with the left hand. Fana knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fana.
Fana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tacarante throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fana misses with a combination
and Fana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tacarante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fana throws a jab but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fana throws an off balance right hand
letting Tacarante counter with a right hand.
Tacarante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fana misses with a hook. Tacarante ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Tacarante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fana doesn't seem phased though.
Fana staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fana.
Tacarante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fana.
Fana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacarante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fana manages to avoid it.
Fana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacarante.
Fana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacarante.
Fana just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tacarante there.
Fana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacarante throws out a counter right but Fana avoids it with no problem.
Fana scores with a punch to the head.
Fana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tacarante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tacarante jabs Fana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tacarante to score with a decent uppercut.
Tacarante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fana, as that shot connected.
Tacarante misses with a looping left.
Fana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fana throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Fana moves out of range as Tacarante strikes.
Fana moves out of range as Tacarante strikes.
Fana throwing a counter right hand but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
Fana throws an overhand right that lands on Tacarante's shoulder, as Tacarante tries to avoid the shot.
Tacarante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tacarante slips a straight right by Fana.
A telegraphed right hand from Tacarante misses the target.
Tacarante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fana.
Fana looks to land a combination. Tacarante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Elidio Fana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 Elidio Fana.
Well Tacarante 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Tacarante!
Saul Tacarante decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vu Viet Hu (ranked 2891 p4p, 2255 weight class) and John Masterson (ranked 240 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vu Viet Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hu was covering up waiting for the punch and Masterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Masterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson stands and throws Hu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hu is not content to let Masterson control the position.
Masterson swings around for an armbar but Hu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masterson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson is trying to keep Hu in close.
Masterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masterson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Masterson looking for subs off his back but Hu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hu is trying to control the action in half guard but Masterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hu is really struggling to control Masterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Masterson wants to improve his position but Hu is controlling well.
Masterson is not content to let Hu control the position.
Masterson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hu!
Masterson tries to bench press Hu off him but Hu keeps the position.
Hu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hu is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Masterson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hu tries to control but Masterson wriggling away.
Masterson tries to lock up and control but Hu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masterson is squirming around, avoiding Hu's attempts to control the action.
Hu looking for a guillotine from mount but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masterson is trying to escape the mount but Hu keeps good control and instead manages to take Masterson's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is in bad spot here.
Masterson keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Hu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Masterson is keeping busy.
Hu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hu wants to control the position but Masterson frees himself and scrambles - Hu manages to regain control in side control.
Masterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vu Viet Hu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
Masterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hu's best efforts.
Masterson is staying active underneath Hu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masterson wants to get back to full guard.
Hu is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hu wants to pass to mount but Masterson is defending the position.
Masterson gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hu passes Masterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Masterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson trying to control but Hu postures up.
Hu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hu is looking to advance position but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masterson.
Masterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Masterson is looking to control Hu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hu wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hu trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Hu seems to be looking for submissions.
Hu is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hu pulls his head out easily.
Masterson trying to control but Hu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hu is looking for a kimura but Masterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hu to get the leverage.
Masterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hu is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hu wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Hu tries to pass to full mount but Masterson defends it.
Masterson tries to roll over but Hu keeps him under control.
Hu trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
Masterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hu won't allow Masterson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vu Viet Hu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masterson sprawls well initially but Hu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Masterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Hu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Hu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hu but great work by Masterson.
Hu seems a little lost for a moment, as Masterson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu looks to move to half guard but instead Masterson has passed into mount! Damn!
Hu wants to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Masterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hu is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson avoids the attempt from Hu to control.
Masterson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Masterson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Masterson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Masterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Masterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Cusanno (ranked 1288 p4p, 2065 weight class) and Leonardo Pancho Garcia (ranked 183 p4p, 260 weight class). Leonardo Pancho Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Valerio Cusanno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusanno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cusanno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia seems keen to control Cusanno's posture.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Cusanno passes into half guard.
Garcia trying to control but Cusanno postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusanno is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is positioning himself well to prevent Cusanno advancing to mount.
Cusanno is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cusanno is working for a submission of some sort.
Cusanno trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
That's two 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.
Cusanno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cusanno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cusanno gets the takedown into side control.
Garcia tries to buck Cusanno off but Cusanno is having none of it.
Cusanno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia is trying to control Cusanno's posture but Cusanno avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno taking a breather here.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Cusanno keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cusanno trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Cusanno is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
That's four 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.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cusanno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cusanno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Cusanno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusanno tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusanno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusanno lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Cusanno attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Cusanno moves out of range.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusanno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cusanno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusanno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusanno content to stall in guard here.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Cusanno pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Cusanno pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cusanno passes into side control.
Cusanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Cusanno has control of an arm but Garcia manages to advance to Cusanno's back!
Cusanno showing good submission defense here.
Cusanno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Garcia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cusanno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cusanno for a finish.
Cusanno is trying to break free.
That's four 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.
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Cusanno buck him off.
Cusanno prevents Garcia from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cusanno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cusanno just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Garcia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia has the hooks in. Cusanno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cusanno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Cusanno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cusanno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cusanno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Cusanno sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is pressing down on Cusanno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Cusanno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cusanno trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cusanno is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cusanno is defended easily by Garcia.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cusanno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusanno.
Cusanno tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a body punch but Cusanno moves out of range.
Cusanno tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cusanno.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia throws a jab when Cusanno was well out of range.
Cusanno staying out of range there.
Garcia throws a hook but Cusanno blocks it.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cusanno to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia tries to sprawl but Cusanno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia won't allow Cusanno to pass to mount.
Garcia wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cusanno is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cusanno wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Cusanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Cusanno sits in half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cusanno is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Pancho Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Leben (ranked 1834 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 238 p4p, 209 weight class). Leben comes to the cage accompanied by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Leben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esponosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leben counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leben misses with an uppercut. Esponosa saw that one coming.
Esponosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Esponosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esponosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leben misses with a hook.
Leben lands a lovely overhand right.
Esponosa rushes Leben and presses him up against the cage.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but Leben has him pressed against the cage.
Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esponosa walks into a straight right hand from Leben.
Leben misses with an uppercut. Esponosa saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Esponosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Esponosa slips a jab from Leben.
Esponosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leben counters with a nice uppercut.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esponosa.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Leben. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leben.
Esponosa slips a straight right by Leben.
Leben bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leben getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Esponosa has closed the distance and engaged Leben in a clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leben just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black Leben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
A short left from Leben.
Leben manages to break the clinch.
Leben takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Leben has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Esponosa is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
Leben listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esponosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leben's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponosa trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
Leben scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Esponosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esponosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leben not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Esponosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leben trying to control the position.
Leben wants to stand and escape but Esponosa is having none of it.
Leben uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Esponosa is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leben as he avoids it easily.
Leben cracks Esponosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leben thuds his right hand into Esponosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Leben lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esponosa doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben scores with a jab.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esponosa.
Leben is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leben fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esponosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leben blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Leben misses the target.
A big left from Leben misses.
Esponosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leben lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esponosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Leben lands with an overhand left.
Esponosa wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leben cracks a nice hook into Esponosa's ribs.
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Esponosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esponosa avoids the body shot from Leben.
Leben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esponosa.
Leben just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben lands a jab to the head.
Esponosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Nice straight punches there by Leben. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leben.
Esponosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Leben sprawls well. He's pushed Esponosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leben breaks from the clinch.
Leben lands a glancing blow to the side of Esponosa's head.
Leben jabs Esponosa right on the nose. Esponosa blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esponosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esponosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leben.
Esponosa misses with a straight left.
Leben is looking to counter punch.
Leben scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Leben.
Esponosa with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.
Black Leben is winning the standup battle so far.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Esponosa's shoulder, as Esponosa tries to avoid the shot.
Esponosa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leben cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esponosa walks into a straight right hand from Leben.
Leben connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esponosa momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esponosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa moves out of range as Leben strikes.
Leben defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Leben scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leben misses with an uppercut
and Esponosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leben!
Leben is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Esponosa off and has taken his back!
We've been informed that Esponosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esponosa trying to control but not successfully.
Leben controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa rolls, trying to escape but Leben keeps control of the position.
Leben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esponosa can do to turn this around?
Esponosa is still trying to improve position.
Esponosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Leben biding his time, looking for the opening.
Leben tries to get the hooks in deep but Esponosa pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben is looking to control Esponosa but Esponosa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Esponosa tries to break free.
Esponosa prevents Leben from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leben controlling the positon.
Leben doesn't have the hooks in and Esponosa manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
Esponosa landing some decent shots from guard.
Esponosa trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
Leben has an active guard here but Esponosa has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Esponosa tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
Leben stuffs the takedown attempt from Esponosa. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esponosa.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leben enables Esponosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leben manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leben keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
Black Leben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leben wants to stand up but Esponosa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
Leben wants to stand but Esponosa is controlling the position.
Esponosa looking to sit in guard and control but Leben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Esponosa looking for a guillotine here but Leben defends easily.
Black Leben is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Esponosa has his foot on Leben's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leben works his way back into a safe position though.
Leben wants to stand but Esponosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Esponosa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Leben frees his head nicely. Oh but Esponosa has switched to an armbar! Leben is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Esponosa!
Ricardo Esponosa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yama (ranked 853 p4p, 1062 weight class) and Jacinto Cruz (ranked 123 p4p, 147 weight class). Kotetsu Yama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Yama blocks the leg kick.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yama swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Yama sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Yama avoids it this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yama is defended easily by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Yama moved out of range.
Yama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yama's sensitive parts.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz lunges at Yama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yama's hand.
Yama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Yama moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Yama blocks the low kick.
Yama feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yama.
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Yama lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to clinch but Yama is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Yama's legs.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Yama feinted with a counter takedown.
Yama gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz trying to control but Yama postures up.
Yama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yama working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cruz trying to control here.
Yama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to roll over but Yama keeps him under control.
Yama lands with a punch from half guard.
Yama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Yama's back. He's all about the action.
Yama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Yama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
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.
Yama is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Yama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Yama is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Yama trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz misses with a hook
and Yama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yama.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Yama lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yama has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yama's guard. Nice move by Cruz!
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yama holds on and takes a little breather.
Yama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
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.
Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yama is proving hard to escape from.
Yama wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yama blocks the body kick.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Yama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Cruz catches Yama right on the button with a cross.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yama somewhat.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama has Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz tries a body shot but Yama blocks it.
Yama takes a shot to the head.
Yama blocking some punches.
Cruz working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Yama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Yama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cruz down to the mat. Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yama.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Yama tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Yama off balance momentarily.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Yama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Yama.
Yama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yama.
Cruz lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yama leaning against his opponent.
Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yama's elbow.
Yama'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Yama prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yama blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Yama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Yama takes a shot to the head.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yama has clasped his hands together around Cruz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Yama working the head and body with strikes.
Yama working the body and head with strikes.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Yama is controlling well.
Yama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz seems keen to control Yama's posture.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yama's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yama trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yama jabs at Cruz's body.
Yama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Yama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Yama pushes him off.
Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Yama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yama throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Yama has moved into half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Yama content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to hold on to Yama's head to control him but Yama postures up.
Yama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yama is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
That's two 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.
Yama passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Yama is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yama is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
Yama trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
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.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Yama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yama has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Yama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yama lands a jab to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Yama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cruz controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
Yama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yama had his way with Jacinto Cruz in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Yama is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yama blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Yama breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Yama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Yama is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Yama pushes him off.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Yama circles away and keeps his distance.
Yama dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Yama's head and hops out.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz tries to bum rush Yama with a series of wild strikes but Yama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yama.
Yama walks into a straight right hand from Cruz.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Kotetsu Yama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Yama sits in half guard.
Yama lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Yama sits in half guard.
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!
Yama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yama postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Yama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yama landing with the ground and pound.
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz has control of Yama's left arm, preventing Yama from doing any damage.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Cruz throws a hook but Yama avoids it easily.
Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yama is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yama wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yama's efforts to push away.
Yama misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yama backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacinto Cruz.
I think Cruz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
Jacinto Cruz is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Von Wild (ranked 1463 p4p, 1713 weight class) and Ty Wong (ranked 135 p4p, 155 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Von Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wong enables Von Wild to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Wild sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Wild has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Wild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Wild trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wong is working away from the top position though.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
Wong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong trying to control the action but Von Wild is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Von Wild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Wild.
Wong drops back looking for a leg! Von Wild is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Wild manages to kick Wong off! Wong jumps back into Von Wild's guard.
Von Wild looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Wong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Wild seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Von Wild is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Wild looking to control.
Wong 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.
Wong wants to control from the top but Von Wild keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Wild trying to keep a closed guard but Wong is proving a slippery customer.
Wong is posturing up here but Von Wild has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wong has to tap! Slick submission there by Von Wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wolfgang Von Wild!
Wolfgang Von Wild spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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