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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bolivar (ranked 4943 p4p, 4214 weight class) and Wyatt West (ranked 292 p4p, 272 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Bolivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wyatt West!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolivar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolivar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
West clinches up with Bolivar and pushes him back against the cage.
West gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West lands a couple of elbows.
West drops back looking for a leg! Bolivar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolivar manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Bolivar's guard.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
West stays in close to Bolivar's body and controls the position.
West postures up and lands a big shot to Bolivar's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bolivar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West gets the takedown into side control.
Bolivar tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West punches Bolivar on the ear.
Bolivar showing good submission defense here.
West scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
West has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
West is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bolivar up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is punishing Bolivar with some ground and pound.
West gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
West is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
West has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bolivar's body.
It looks like West might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
West is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolivar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bolivar is covering up but some of the strikes from West are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolivar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West punishes Bolivar with strikes from the back mount.
West is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bolivar up.
West scores with punches from the back.
West lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bolivar.
West punches Bolivar on the ear.
West lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bolivar hold on?!
West is persistently looking for the submission but Bolivar is defending it well.
Bolivar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if West gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West working for the choke.
West has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bolivar's body.
West is continuing to stall.
Bolivar is covering up but some of the strikes from West are getting through and doing damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolivar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolivar for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
West looking to score a takedown here. Bolivar is defending well but West drives through and ends up in Bolivar's guard.
West pushing down on Bolivar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolivar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
West stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bolivar to get to his feet.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West breaks the clinch.
West pushes Bolivar up against the cage in a clinch.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolivar just stands there and leans against the cage.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West blocking some punches.
West pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bolivar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolivar to keep the fight standing.
Justin Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt West.
West tries to pull guard but Bolivar won't allow it.
West breaks from the clinch.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Bolivar's guard.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West stands and throws Bolivar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wyatt West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West controlling the position from side mount.
West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Bolivar get back to his feet.
Bolivar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
West works a leg free and moves into half guard.
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
West winds up and cracks Bolivar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolivar has managed to free his arm - good work.
West scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolivar taking some punishment here, with West in his half guard.
West lands strikes from half guard.
West scoring with strikes to the body and head.
West looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
West wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolivar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
West stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bolivar dodges the punch combination from West.
Bolivar tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
West prevents Bolivar from breaking the clinch.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West lands a two punch combo.
West misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Bolivar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolivar doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Bolivar dodges the punch combination from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a right hand that Bolivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolivar also avoids with ease.
Bolivar is looking to clinch.
Justin Bolivar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from West.
West looks to land a combination. Bolivar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolivar's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West distracts Bolivar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.
West works over Bolivar with some ground and pound from guard.
West distracts Bolivar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 Bolivar is rocked!
West gets to his feet. Bolivar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
West lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Bolivar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolivar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolivar seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
West lands a couple of digs.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
West passes Bolivar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West winds up and cracks Bolivar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
West is taking a breather. Bolivar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
West is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
West working over Bolivar with some ground and pound. Bolivar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
West lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
West is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
West stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
West 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt West!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Salamanca (ranked 4352 p4p, 5299 weight class) and Daniel Caruso (ranked 418 p4p, 466 weight class). Daniel Caruso is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Jose Salamanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Caruso!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
Caruso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Caruso stuffs the takedown.
Salamanca misses with a takedown attempt - Caruso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caruso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Caruso saw that one coming.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick from Caruso.
Salamanca leaves Caruso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caruso slips under a jab from Salamanca.
Caruso slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Caruso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salamanca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salamanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Caruso shows good takedown defense.
Caruso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salamanca defends it well.
Caruso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caruso wants it to stay on the feet.
Caruso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caruso swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca misses with a takedown attempt - Caruso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salamanca shoots in looking for a takedown but Caruso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salamanca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caruso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salamanca's guard.
Salamanca is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Caruso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salamanca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salamanca keeping moving, preventing Caruso from controlling successfully.
Caruso wants to get up but he can't break Salamanca's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Caruso trying to control but Salamanca is working from the bottom.
Salamanca pulls Caruso in close to his closed guard and prevents Caruso from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salamanca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Caruso!
Salamanca wants to control the pace but Caruso is squirming around nicely.
Salamanca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salamanca moves to the back.
Salamanca has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Caruso is in real trouble here. Salamanca gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Caruso is tapping out! Salamanca wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Salamanca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Topo Sanchez (ranked 4329 p4p, 4898 weight class) and Leonel Reyes (ranked 492 p4p, 531 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Topo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonel Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
and Sanchez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Reyes! He's just covering up as Sanchez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topo Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 4884 p4p, 4316 weight class) and Ivan Flores (ranked 486 p4p, 465 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Flores!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores scores with a shot to the body.
Flores cracks Niaz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Niaz falls backwards against the cage. Flores follows up with more strikes that drop Niaz to his knees. Flores keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Niaz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Flores!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duglas King (ranked 4361 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Luis Crespo (ranked 495 p4p, 493 weight class). Duglas King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luis Crespo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duglas King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King lands a big right hand that sends Crespo crashing to the mat! King stays standing though and waves Crespo back to his feet!
 Crespo is rocked!
King weaves into range and cracks Crespo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Crespo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! King is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duglas King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ozuma Ozumab (ranked 4199 p4p, 4212 weight class) and Pedro Carreno (ranked 453 p4p, 455 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pedro Carreno enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ozuma Ozumab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Carreno!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozumab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carreno has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ozumab has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ozumab tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carreno is looking to control Ozumab's arms but Ozumab gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carreno has his back to the cage.
Carreno stalling in the clinch but Ozumab improves position.
Ozumab breaks from the clinch.
Ozumab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carreno.
Ozumab fails with a takedown attempt.
Carreno tries to keep at a distance but Ozumab has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozumab manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carreno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carreno is looking to stand up but Ozumab won't let him.
Carreno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ozumab throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carreno was covering up waiting for the punch and Ozumab finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carreno keeping moving, preventing Ozumab from controlling successfully.
Ozumab wants to stand but Carreno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carreno wants to stand but Ozumab is controlling the position.
Carreno has a closed guard, preventing Ozumab from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozumab won't allow Carreno to get back to his feet.
Carreno has his hands on Ozumab's head, controlling the position.
Ozumab throwing strikes from guard but Carreno blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ozumab prevents Carreno from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ozumab drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carreno can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozumab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ozumab is looking to advance position but Carreno won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozumab prevents Carreno from standing back up.
Carreno has one foot on Ozumab's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ozumab gets a double leg takedown into Carreno's guard.
Carreno keeping moving, preventing Ozumab from controlling successfully.
Carreno kicks Ozumab off and gets to his feet.
Ozumab tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carreno defends well and Ozumab ends up having to push Carreno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozuma Ozumab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozumab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Carreno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ozumab is thwarting Carreno's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carreno looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carreno is trying to control but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carreno is staying active underneath Ozumab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carreno wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carreno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ozumab thows a huge punch but Carreno dodges it nicely.
Ozumab trying to control the action but Carreno is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Carreno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ozumab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carreno swings for the body but Ozumab moves out of range.
Good work by Carreno as he checks the leg kick.
Ozumab closes the distance and clinches up with Carreno, looking for a takedown. Ozumab pushes Carreno against the cage but Carreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ozuma Ozumab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozumab tries for a takedown but Carreno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carreno tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ozumab throws a low kick but Carreno avoids it.
Ozumab slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Carreno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozumab shoots in for a double leg but Carreno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozuma Ozumab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozumab takes the fight into the clinch.
Ozumab is trying to pull guard but Carreno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozumab jumps guard.
Carreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozumab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozumab being controlled here, momentarily.
Carreno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carreno misses with a left hand
and Ozumab counters with a two punch combo.
Carreno throws a body punch but Ozumab moves out of range.
Ozumab clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carreno trying to stall but Ozumab improves his position.
Carreno trying to stall but Ozumab improves his position.
Ozumab breaks from the clinch.
Ozumab stalks Carreno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carreno's face. Carreno staggers backwards, shaken.
Ozumab dives in for a single leg takedown but Carreno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ozumab gets control of Carreno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ozumab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Carreno decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carreno throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozumab.
Carreno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ozumab to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carreno pushes Ozumab off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carreno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozumab fails with a takedown attempt.
Ozumab lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozumab finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozumab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ozumab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Carreno as Ozumab shoots in.
Ozumab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carreno quickly recovers to half guard.
Carreno kicks Ozumab off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozumab wants to clinch up but Carreno keeps it at a distance.
Pedro Carreno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozumab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carreno throws a hook to the side of Ozumab's head but Ozumab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozumab appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozumab shoots in for a double leg but Carreno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carreno misses the shot to the body.
Carreno misses with an uppercut.
Ozumab shoots in and drives through. Carreno sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Carreno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ozumab is looking to land body kicks.
Ozumab shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carreno keeping hold of Ozumab's head, controlling as best he can.
Carreno is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carreno manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ozumab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozumab fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carreno missing with a left hand there. Ozumab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carreno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozumab manages to avoid it.
Carreno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozumab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozumab appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ozumab moves into range and clinches up with Carreno.
Ozumab lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozumab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carreno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozuma Ozumab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carreno looking to stall.
Ozumab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carreno takes a shot to the head.
Carreno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carreno looking to stall.
Ozumab lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozumab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carreno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ozumab drives through with a takedown into Carreno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carreno pushes Ozumab off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozumab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carreno.
Ozuma Ozumab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ozumab darts in looking for a takedown but Carreno gets double underhooks and turns Ozumab into the cage.
Carreno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozumab with a body shot.
Ozumab wants a takedown.
Carreno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carreno trying to stall but Ozumab improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ozumab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ozumab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carreno is stalling in the full guard.
Carreno wanted to stand there but Ozumab had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carreno controlling from the top position.
Pedro Carreno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ozumab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozumab will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ozumab keeping moving, preventing Carreno from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pedro Carreno.
I've got Carreno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Carreno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Gallegos (ranked 4302 p4p, 5193 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 412 p4p, 461 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emanuel Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallegos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banchamek throws a shot from downtown. Gallegos moves away and avoids it.
Gallegos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gallegos misses the target.
A jab from Banchamek finds it's way through Gallegos's defenses.
Gallegos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the body
and Banchamek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Banchamek.
Banchamek jabs at Gallegos's body.
Banchamek throws an off balance right hand
and Gallegos counters with a crisp right that sends Banchamek to the canvas! Gallegos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Gallegos!
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Gonzo Garcia had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 162.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Gonzo Gonsalez was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paco Avila (ranked 3903 p4p, 5168 weight class) and Manuel Crespo (ranked 262 p4p, 300 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paco Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manuel Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crespo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Avila throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Avila blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Avila.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Avila! Crespo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paco Avila!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toni Gracie (ranked 3711 p4p, 3583 weight class) and Pilin Hernandez (ranked 301 p4p, 293 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toni Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pilin Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Hernandez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hernandez finish him?!
Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez is stalking Gracie. Gracie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hernandez, and it's lights out! Gracie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pilin Hernandez!
A victorious Pilin Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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