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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Another Try (ranked 4744 p4p, 3631 weight class) and Pikku Kaveri (ranked 262 p4p, 237 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Helsinki, Another Try!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kaveri!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaveri goes for a double leg but Try avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Try continues to drive forward.
Try lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaveri's head.
Try stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Try as Kaveri shoots in.
Another Try has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
Try lands with an overhand left.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Try.
Try lands a really nice looking cross but Kaveri seems unphased.
Try throws out a powerful jab.
Try throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Try looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Try lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Kaveri is rocked!
Kaveri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaveri is still on wobbly legs! Can Try finish him?
Kaveri gets tackled into the cage by Try. Try maintains the clinch.
Try lands with a right to the head.
Try prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try.
A short right from Try on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Try scores with a nice short uppercut.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Try.
Try scores with a shot to the side of Kaveri's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Try on the inside.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Try.
Kaveri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Try lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Try digs a right hand underneath Kaveri's ribcage. Kaveri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Try throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaveris head.
A short uppercut from Try.
Try lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaveri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaveri is working for takedown but Try is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaveri looks winded!
Try working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Try lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Try.
A shot in the inside from Try.
Still in the clinch, Try scores with a nice short uppercut.
Try scores with a hook to the body.
Kaveri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Try striking off his back but it's not causing Kaveri any problems.
Kaveri wants to pass the guard but Try is keeping the position.
Kaveri 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.
Kaveri seems to have recovered his senses.
Try pushes Kaveri off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Try finds it's target.
Try uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaveri has time to react.
Good exchange - Try coming out on top.
Try moves into range and clinches up with Kaveri.
Try is leaning against Kaveri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaveri is trying to pull guard but Try has him pressed against the cage.
Try lands an uppercut.
Try works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Try.
Try lands a right hand.
Try lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaveri backwards.
A shot in the inside from Try.
Nice body punch from Try.
A short body shot lands from Try as the two fighters clinch.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Try lands a left hand.
Kaveri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Try smiles and moves away.
Another Try seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Try with a jab.
Try scores with a jab to the jaw.
Try tests Kaveri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Try.
Try keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Try connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kaveri tumbling to the canvas! Try pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kaveri was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Another Try!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ja Maica (ranked 3684 p4p, 3029 weight class) and Kron McGregor (ranked 388 p4p, 329 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 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ja Maica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor forces Maica back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Maica has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Maica's head.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Maica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kron McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Maica pushes him off.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Maica backpedaling.
Maica connects with a body shot.
McGregor jabs Maica to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Maica checks it
and Maica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Maica misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maicas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGregor punishes Maica's body with a nice straight punch.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
and Maica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maica lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Maica moves out of range easily.
As McGregor looks to move away, Maica throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maica connects with a jab.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor throws a fast counter high kick but Maica manages to duck under it in time.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maica tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
Maica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maica in his tracks.
McGregor tries to clinch but Maica is having none of it.
Maica tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maica fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maica lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Maica misses with a wild combination.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
Maica lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ja Maica will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Maica.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maica as the two fighters clinch.
Maica is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
Maica is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maica.
Maica catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maica throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maica looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maica is able to avoid easily.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Maica has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Maica ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maica throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Maica. Those never looked like landing.
Maica backing away here, and McGregor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Maica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maica shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maica misses with a body shot.
Maica checks a low kick from McGregor.
As McGregor tries to get set, Maica tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maica throws a leg kick
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maica throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maica counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Maica to acknowledge the strikes.
Maica takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maica throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor swings for the body but Maica moves out of range.
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor digs a good hook to Maica's body.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ja Maica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a head kick. That will keep Maica thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maica thinking.
Maica throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Maica throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Ja Maica is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Maica takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maica tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maica misses with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Maica saw that one coming.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Maica slips under a jab.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maica is out of range.
It looked like Maica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica lands with a nice body kick.
Maica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maica throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
McGregor wants to counter the offense by Maica and move into the clinch position.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Maica.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Maica misses its target.
A jab lands there for Maica.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Maica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Maica.
Maica wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maica throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maica!
Maica looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Maica seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Maica jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.
Maica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Maica can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maica throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Maica takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Maica against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maica lands a front kick.
Maica with a nice calf kick.
Maica just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Maica.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Maica scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maica sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maica walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maica tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
And McGregor responds with a good body kick, but Maica manages to step out the way in time.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maica was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Maica shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maica slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Maica cracks McGregor with an open hand slap.
Maica 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.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Maica.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maica.
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor has Maica pressed against the cage, preventing Maica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maica is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
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 Ja Maica.
I think Maica has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 40:36
Judge Josh West scores the fight 40:36
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ja Maica!
A victorious Ja Maica thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hudak (ranked 2346 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Darwin Budluvski (ranked 106 p4p, 183 weight class). Darwin Budluvski 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Hudak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudak was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Hudak instigates a clinch.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Budluvski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Hudak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudak. Hudak gets slowly back to his feet.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hudak. Beautiful body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budluvski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Budluvski can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Budluvski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Budluvski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budluvski moves into the clinch.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Budluvski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hudak's efforts to push away.
Hudak has Budluvski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budluvski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Budluvski can't break the clinch.
Budluvski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hudak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hudak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Budluvski did well to prevent Hudak getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Budluvski looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Budluvski defends the submission attempt.
Hudak thows a huge punch but Budluvski dodges it nicely.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet.
Budluvski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hudak prevents Budluvski from standing back up.
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Budluvski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak slips a nice elbow through Budluvski's hands, connecting with Budluvski's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet.
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudak 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.
Hudak is working for an americana but Budluvski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hudak was thinking about the submission.
That's four 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.
Hudak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Hudak 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.
Budluvski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budluvski wants to stand up but Hudak is controlling him.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Hudak isn't so interested in that idea.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hudak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Hudak with a series of wild strikes but Hudak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Hudak avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hudak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hudak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
A punch combination from Budluvski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Budluvski shows good takedown defense.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hudak checks it well.
Hudak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudak shoots in and bounces Budluvski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Hudak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hudak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Budluvski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudak has Budluvski in his guard.
Hudak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budluvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budluvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Hudak managing to control the position.
Budluvski wants to stand but Hudak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Budluvski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hudak has an active guard here but Budluvski has managed to pass into half guard.
Budluvski tries to stand and escape but Hudak is controlling the position.
Jamal Hudak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Budluvski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Budluvski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Budluvski gets caught napping as Hudak dives in and scores a takedown. Budluvski manages to retain guard.
Hudak is stalling in the full guard.
Hudak stops Budluvski from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is working Budluvski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudak trying to control but Budluvski is working from the bottom.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budluvski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hudak is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Budluvski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hudak misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Budluvski.
Hudak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hudak swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Hudak coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Budluvski throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudak.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudak. That did some damage!
Hudak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudak there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hudak.
Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budluvski 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 Hudak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hudak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Budluvski as he avoids it easily.
Budluvski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Budluvski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski stuns Hudak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hudak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudak moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hudak checks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski wants to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch position.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hudak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Budluvski swings for the body but Hudak moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Hudak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak's corner calls for a 1-2. Hudak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hudak blocks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Hudak moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Hudak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Hudak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hudak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Budluvski avoids it well and moves away.
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Hudak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Budluvski manages to circle out of the way.
Hudak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Budluvski is trying to defend but Hudak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski wants to stand back up but Hudak manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hudak crashes against the mat.
Hudak in side control, throwing shots but Budluvski defends.
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hudak tries to advance to mount but Budluvski denies him.
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Budluvski is not content to let Hudak control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budluvski 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Budluvski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 2463 p4p, 2430 weight class) and Stony Marciano (ranked 111 p4p, 270 weight class). Marciano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: IQ 98. 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 30 - 39 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stony Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Lalla is trying to trip Marciano. He has hold of a leg but Marciano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lalla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lalla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lalla manages to get himself to full guard.
Marciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marciano controls the pace.
Lalla has his feet on Marciano's thighs here. He's pushed Marciano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marciano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
In his post fight interview, Jaro Lalla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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