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RFL 1 - A New Day PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Valerio (ranked 2892 p4p, 2991 weight class) and Diziz Sparta Jr (ranked 324 p4p, 123 weight class). Valerio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God is a DJ - Faithless. Sparta Jr has chosen Just like you imagined as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diziz Sparta Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerio throws a good cross that connects.
Sparta Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparta Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparta Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valerio's guard.
Sparta Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valerio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio has his hands clasped together around Sparta Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sparta Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valerio.
Sparta Jr postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it.
Valerio has his foot on Sparta Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparta Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Valerio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valerio is in guard.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Sparta Jr keeps moving.
Valerio controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio 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.
Sparta Jr keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparta Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now.
Valerio trying to control but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valerio has picked Sparta Jr up and slammed him! Sparta Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Valerio manages to pass to side control!
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep.
Valerio advances to full mount.
Sparta Jr is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio wants to take a breather but Sparta Jr is having none of it.
Valerio 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.
Sparta Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Valerio trying to control the action but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valerio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparta Jr keeps working.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio uses his free foot to push down on Sparta Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparta Jr.
Valerio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparta Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparta Jr is squirming around, avoiding Valerio's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparta Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparta Jr under the eye.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
Valerio misses with a hook.
Sparta Jr slips under a jab from Valerio.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta Jr moves away.
Sparta Jr wants to counter the offense by Valerio and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta Jr staying out of range there.
Sparta Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valerio with a body shot.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a jab to the body.
Sparta Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Valerio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a hook.
Sparta Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valerio.
Sparta Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valerio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparta Jr can do to turn this around?
Sparta Jr tries for a takedown but Valerio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valerio.
 Sparta Jr is rocked!
Crack! Valerio connects with the perfect overhand right and Sparta Jr falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Valerio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'.
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Amarillo Brillo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Aljosa Medeiros was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vik Arora (ranked 1625 p4p, 2961 weight class) and Donovan Lang (ranked 207 p4p, 342 weight class). Arora comes to the cage accompanied by Beware of the Boys - Panjabi MC. Lang has chosen Land Down Under - Luude Remix as his entrance music. Donovan Lang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vik Arora's chin.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Arora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Lang!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Arora slips a jab and a cross from Lang.
Nice uppercut there from Lang.
Arora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Lang.
Oooooh!!! Lang has knocked Arora down with a huge combo! Lang steps away and waves a wobbly Arora back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Arora is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang fakes the body blow, causing Arora to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Arora goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donovan Lang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikora Tama (ranked 1944 p4p, 3032 weight class) and Vadim Leonov Jr (ranked 233 p4p, 139 weight class). Tama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Haka War Dance. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonov Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Leonov Jr misses.
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leonov Jr sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Leonov Jr is defending the position.
Tama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Tama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonov Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama trying to pass the guard but Leonov Jr defending well.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama is nestled in close to Leonov Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Tama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leonov Jr taking some punishment here, with Tama in his half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama is pressing down on Leonov Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov Jr is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Tama off but Tama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tama drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama content to control rather than advance.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama works his way into full mount!
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Tama unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Tama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tama punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama controlling the pace for now.
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Leonov Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Leonov Jr is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Leonov Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr missing with a left hand there. Tama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Tama avoids it easily.
Tama instigates a clinch.
Leonov Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama blocks a body shot from Leonov Jr.
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.
Tama has closed the distance and engaged Leonov Jr in a clinch.
Tama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tama moves away and avoids it.
Tama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonov Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tama moves into full mount!
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Leonov Jr taking shots to the head.
Tama 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.
Tama won't let Leonov Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tama is landing with some decent strikes but Leonov Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tama breaks from Leonov Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up.
Tama with good strikes from the mount here!
Tama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Tama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leonov Jr is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Tama! Leonov Jr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Menes Kai (ranked 3041 p4p, 1653 weight class) and LaDaniel Strong (ranked 292 p4p, 169 weight class). Kai comes into the arena with The Astronaut - Jin blaring out of the sound system. 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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai lands a head kick. Strong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Kai scores with a jab.
Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai is looking to counter punch.
Strong lands with a straight right. Kai didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai lands a right hook to the body.
Kai scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Kai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strong backs up against the cage.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Strong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strong.
Kai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Kai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kai scores with a head kick. Strong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Strong tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Strong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strong drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kai right on the button. Kai goes down! Strong follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Strong gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 1674 p4p, 1982 weight class) and Alex Steel Iii (ranked 91 p4p, 239 weight class). Rodrigo Duterte 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Steel Iii throws a counter combo.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Duterte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Duterte avoids the punch easily.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Duterte counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
Duterte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Iii sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Duterte doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Steel Iii paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Duterte - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 2125 p4p, 3167 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 258 p4p, 373 weight class). Clarke's entrance music is One Cent, Five Cent, Ten Cent, Dollar - Soca Boys. A fine choice. Thompson has chosen Redneck Summer - Ben Hudson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Mark Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Clarke is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Clarke's guard.
Thompson won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke controlling the position well.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clarke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Clarke ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clarke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Clarke's guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke wants to improve his position but instead Thompson has moved into half guard.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Clarke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clarke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson prevents Clarke from improving his position.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Clarke recovers full guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
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.
Clarke can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.
Clarke stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Clarke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Clarke avoids it easily.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Clarke's head back.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarke off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarke.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a big elbow.
Clarke is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Clarke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Clarke is trying to escape the position but Thompson is controlling the position.
Clarke taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Clarke manages to get back to half guard.
Clarke is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Clarke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson is taking a breather. Clarke 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.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarke is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Clarke's body.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clarke's half guard.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke gets back to full guard.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarke on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarke's guard now, I'm sure.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clarke trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mark Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clarke is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarke off the cage and back into range.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clarke to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clarke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clarke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Clarke is letting Thompson control him for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
A very excited looking Scott Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Cruz (ranked 1017 p4p, 1114 weight class) and Topf Deckel (ranked 113 p4p, 45 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tests Deckel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deckel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Deckel saw it coming and moves away.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Deckel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz throws a hook but Deckel blocks it.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deckel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deckel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deckel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Deckel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Deckel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deckel doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deckel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Deckel defends easily.
Deckel looking to pass the guard.
Deckel keeps trying to improve his position.
Deckel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
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 trying to hold on to Deckel's head to control him but Deckel postures up.
Cruz tries to roll over but Deckel keeps him under control.
Deckel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deckel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz is staying active underneath Deckel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control but Deckel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deckel prevents Cruz from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deckel. That did some damage!
Cruz rushes Deckel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Deckel pushes him off.
Deckel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deckel clinches.
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deckel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deckel passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deckel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cruz reverses the position - he's now on top in Deckel's guard.
Deckel wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Deckel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deckel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deckel wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz pushes him away.
Deckel walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Deckel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Deckel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deckel advances position into side control!
Deckel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Deckel's guard! Nice work there by Cruz!
Deckel 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deckel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Deckel trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Deckel looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Deckel keeps moving.
Deckel has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Deckel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deckel wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Deckel wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Deckel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cruz stacks Deckel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cruz!
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deckel is looking for a sweep.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz scores with a head kick. Deckel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacinto Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz feints and then cracks Deckel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deckel down.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Deckel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deckel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deckel trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is pulling down on Deckel's head to control his posture.
Deckel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckel postures up.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacinto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deckel on the side of the head.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deckel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deckel! But no joy.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Deckel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Deckel manages to take the fight to the floor. Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deckel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Deckel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Deckel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deckel wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Deckel wants to advance to full mount but Cruz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cruz controls Deckel momentarily but Deckel frees himself.
Deckel is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deckel is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Deckel has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Deckel is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Deckel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deckel misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 Jacinto Cruz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between White Goodman (ranked 619 p4p, 1722 weight class) and Tobias Berge (ranked 78 p4p, 70 weight class). Goodman comes into the arena with Globo Gym America Corp. blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tobias Berge!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodman's guard.
Berge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Goodman is looking for a triangle but Berge pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berge stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position.
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge'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.
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.
Goodman instigates a clinch.
Berge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman pulls guard successfully.
Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily.
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Berge defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goodman lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodman lands a nice short elbow.
Berge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Berge is defending well.
Berge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodman.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working.
Goodman 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.
Berge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berge.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looking to sit in guard and control but Berge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berge is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berge defends it easily.
Goodman looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Berge controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 White Goodman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goodman throws a big elbow that misses.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.
Goodman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berge's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge working a defensive guard here.
Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berge is keeping the position for now.
Berge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodman's guard.
Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Berge sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up.
Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Berge 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.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Berge swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Berge.
Berge closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards.
Goodman pulls guard.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman controlling Berge's posture.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berge can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman looking to control.
Berge looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berge keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berge tries to keep at a distance but Goodman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards.
Berge misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman has Berge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goodman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berge tumbling to the mat - Goodman dives into Berge's guard.
Berge wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Berge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman controlling the position.
Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman controlling Berge's posture.
Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass.
Berge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodman clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge lands a right hand.
 It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Berge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman pulls Berge into guard.
Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Berge advances position into side control!
Goodman is trying to control Berge's posture but Berge avoids it.
Berge working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge staying calm.
Goodman prevents Berge from moving into mount.
Berge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goodman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goodman down.
White Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobias Berge.
Well Goodman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!
An intense looking White Goodman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.
In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Riendeau (ranked 467 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Alfonz Novak (ranked 61 p4p, 166 weight class). Novak has chosen A Tout Le Monde - Megadeth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alfonz Novak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Riendeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak keeps the fight on the outside.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riendeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riendeau wants to clinch but Novak slips to the side
and Novak counters with a takedown into side control.
Novak working the ground and pound.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riendeau is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
Riendeau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Final Mile that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riendeau keeps working.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riendeau is letting Novak control him for a moment.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riendeau keeps working.
Riendeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Novak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Riendeau?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riendeau tries to lock up and control but Novak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Novak landing punches.
Riendeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Riendeau is rocked!
Novak postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Riendeau bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Novak and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!
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