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RFL 3 - Power of Three PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Magomedov (ranked 4605 p4p, 23952 weight class) and Aleksandr Medved (ranked 420 p4p, 470 weight class). Aleksandr Medved told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Medved!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medved scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 It looks like Dimitri Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Medved releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aleksandr Medved seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov moves forwards but Medved connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Medved scores with a jab to the body.
Medved throws a good cross that connects.
Medved misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medved lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medved works the jab nicely.
Medved instigates a clinch.
Medved lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medved.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Medved lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medved softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Medved lands an uppercut.
Medved lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Medved.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Medved turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medved lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Dimitri Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Magomedov jumps guard.
Medved controlling from the top position.
Medved postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Medved, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medved is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Magomedov rolls with it to try and escape but Medved cranks on the arm and Magomedov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandr Medved!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gaspar (ranked 2632 p4p, 3456 weight class) and Diziz Sparta Jr (ranked 307 p4p, 383 weight class). Gaspar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Narco. 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Gaspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diziz Sparta Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparta Jr is out of range.
Gaspar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Gaspar misses.
Gaspar darts in and clinches Sparta Jr up against the cage.
Sparta Jr has Gaspar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaspar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaspar manages to break the clinch.
Gaspar drops Sparta Jr with a beautiful combination! Sparta Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gaspar is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Diziz Sparta Jr has been cut.
Gaspar closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sparta Jr! Gaspar dives in looking to finish! Sparta Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Gaspar!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Menes Kai (ranked 3337 p4p, 3142 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 331 p4p, 309 weight class). Kai comes to the cage accompanied by The Astronaut - Jin. Acerbi has chosen Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi 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.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Acerbi backs up against the cage.
It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Kai defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
Kai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kai throws the left hand but Acerbi avoids the punch easily.
Acerbi throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
A left and a right from Acerbi both land. Nice combination.
Kai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Acerbi there.
Acerbi misses with the combination.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Acerbi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Acerbi there.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi lands a jab to Kai's midsection.
Acerbi misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Kai lands a head shot.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi misses with a hook. Kai ducked under it nicely.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acerbi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the head.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Acerbi moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Acerbi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kai's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai throws a head kick but Acerbi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Acerbi misses.
Acerbi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acerbi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kai throws a jab when Acerbi was well out of range.
Acerbi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acerbi.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Acerbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Acerbi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Acerbi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acerbi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Acerbi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acerbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Acerbi throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Acerbi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a head kick.
 Kai is rocked!
Kai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Acerbi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 2424 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 280 p4p, 293 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Kula with an uppercut!
Tsuruta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuruta stops Kula from standing up.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta is in close to Kula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kula keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Tsuruta won't allow Kula to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Kula keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta stays in close to Kula's body and controls the position.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Kula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kula has wrist control.
Kula wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tsuruta manages to pass to side control.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kula tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Kula's head.
Kula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Kula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Kula defends it.
Kula tries to kick Tsuruta off in order to stand up. Tsuruta Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kula taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta controls the position.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Kula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kula taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kula down.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Kula's temple.
Kula felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tsuruta is working Kula over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kula taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tsuruta takes one on the button.
Kula clinches up against the cage.
Tsuruta tries to score a body lock takedown but Kula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kula can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Kula throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Kula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kula.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kula looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tsuruta wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Kula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Kula is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kula keeps working.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta is working Kula over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.
Kula prevents Tsuruta from moving into mount.
Tsuruta scoring with punches and elbows.
Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Kula is working from the bottom.
Kula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kula keeps working.
Kula pushes Tsuruta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsuruta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kula swivels and escapes.
Kula tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Kula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is keen to just control but Kula is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta working Kula over with strikes.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kula is trying to stand up here but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kula is trying to stand.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
Tsuruta working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta prevents Kula from standing back up.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tsuruta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kula is trying to stand back up but Tsuruta is controlling him
Tsuruta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kula wants to get back to his feet.
Kalle Kula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuruta controlling the pace.
Tsuruta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kula for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Kula misses.
Kula throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuruta, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Bruno Miranda had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 191.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Vik Arora was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Topf Deckel (ranked 1547 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Tapani Kangas (ranked 166 p4p, 228 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deckel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas lands a lovely overhand right.
Deckel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Kangas.
Deckel swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Deckel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Deckel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas throws the left hand but Deckel avoids the punch easily.
Deckel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckel shoots in but Kangas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deckel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Deckel tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deckel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kangas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Deckel swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Deckel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deckel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deckel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.
Deckel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deckel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Deckel or perhaps it was just good defense by Kangas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deckel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas with a hook.
Nice shot by Kangas.
Kangas clobbers Deckel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deckel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Kangas throws a body punch but Deckel moves out of range.
Deckel defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Deckel throws a low kick but Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Deckel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kangas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas connects with a body shot that sends Deckel's belly button to the back.
Deckel defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas takes a swing at Deckel's ribcage but misses.
Kangas scores with a jab.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Deckel's shoulder, as Deckel tries to avoid the shot.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Deckel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
Kangas gets caught napping as Deckel dives in and scores a takedown. Kangas manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Deckel from controlling successfully.
Deckel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deckel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deckel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deckel.
It looked like Deckel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
Kangas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deckel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kangas.
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Deckel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kangas darts in and clinches Deckel up against the cage.
Deckel prevents a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kangas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deckel fails with a takedown attempt.
Deckel misses the shot to the body.
Deckel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deckel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas connects with a body shot.
Kangas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deckel.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas tests Deckel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deckel avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Deckel.
Deckel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a jab to Deckel's midsection.
Kangas swinging wildly here.
Kangas lands a front kick.
A big right from Kangas misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Deckel avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deckel. Deckel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deckel blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Deckel is just out of range.
Kangas lunges at Deckel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deckel's hand.
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deckel.
Deckel throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Deckel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deckel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckel has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deckel is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deckel goes for a double leg but Kangas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kangas continues to drive forward.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deckel backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deckel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kangas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kangas lands a hook that snaps the head of Deckel backwards.
Kangas manages to break the clinch.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deckel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deckel's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Kangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Deckel should have avoided that one.
Deckel drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Deckel's head back.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deckel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kangas defends it nicely.
That kick from Kangas tenderised Deckel's leg. Deckel is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook but Deckel avoids it easily.
Deckel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kangas throws a body punch but Deckel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckel walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas lands with a right hand.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deckel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deckel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Deckel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kangas.
Deckel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Deckel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Deckel avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Deckel throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Deckel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deckel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Kangas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deckel. That did some damage!
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Deckel is just out of range.
Deckel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kangas gets caught napping as Deckel dives in and scores a takedown. Kangas manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel stands and throws Kangas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kangas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deckel moves into full mount! Kangas won't be happy about that!
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deckel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deckel wants to control the action but instead Kangas gets a body lock and reverses into Deckel's guard! Nice work!
Deckel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kangas trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Kangas looking to sit in guard and control but Deckel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deckel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deckel content to control rather than advance.
Deckel wants to control but Kangas is keeping him busy.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deckel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kangas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Santos (ranked 1056 p4p, 2636 weight class) and Aqissiac Jacira (ranked 136 p4p, 332 weight class). Jacira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cherokee War Song. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aqissiac Jacira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacira throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacira throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacira.
Jacira tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacira slows the pace down in half guard.
Jacira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santos to regain full guard.
Jacira trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jacira throwing strikes but missing.
Santos keeping full guard, as Jacira tries to pass.
Jacira trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jacira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacira looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacira with a nice head shot there.
Jacira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacira throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Jacira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacira is fighting to break Santos's control of his arms but Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jacira misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a crisp one two that drops Jacira! Santos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jacira to his feet! Jacira is in big trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacira shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Jacira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Jacira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos scores with a jab.
Jacira moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Jacira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacira misses with a body punch
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqissiac Jacira.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jacira with the ground and pound but Santos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacira lands an overhand right.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacira throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos misses with a hook
and Jacira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Jacira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacira throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jacira.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacira scores with a shot to the body.
Jacira misses with a looping left.
Santos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jacira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Santos misses its target.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but Jacira avoids it.
Santos lands a left and a right that send Jacira crashing to the mat, dazed. Santos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Jacira is rocked!
It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Santos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacira is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Santos engages and cracks Jacira with a massive lead left hook - Jacira tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Santos is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles E Boles (ranked 1673 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 177 p4p, 221 weight class). Medeiros has chosen Sidequest - Chime as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles E Boles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boles.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Medeiros.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Medeiros as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Boles misses its intended target.
Boles looks to land a body kick but Medeiros moved away.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Medeiros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Medeiros fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles defending well as Medeiros loads up on a big left hand.
Boles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boles enables Medeiros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boles is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boles manages to get himself to full guard.
Boles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Medeiros on the ground.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boles prevents Medeiros from moving into mount.
Boles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Medeiros content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boles tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to control but Boles is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boles is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medeiros connects with a decent elbow.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Boles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Medeiros stalls from top position.
Medeiros taking a break here but Boles is having none of it and regains half guard.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boles keeping hold of Medeiros's head, controlling as best he can.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.
Medeiros content to control rather than advance.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boles is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Boles manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
That's time! Boles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Medeiros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Medeiros prevents Boles from improving his position.
Medeiros is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Boles dodges it nicely.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Boles is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boles tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medeiros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boles is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boles avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Medeiros working his ground and pound in the gym.
Medeiros stalling away here and it's allowed Boles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boles is looking to sweep but instead, Medeiros has passed into half guard.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Boles is working from the bottom.
Medeiros working over Boles with some ground and pound. Boles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to control but Boles is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Medeiros there.
Medeiros is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Boles is a slippery customer.
Medeiros might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boles is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Boles throws a low kick but Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Medeiros moved out of range.
Boles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Boles moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
Boles scores with a hook.
Medeiros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boles throws a low kick but Medeiros moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boles misses with an uppercut.
Medeiros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boles moves forwards but Medeiros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but Boles moved out of range nicely.
Boles connects with a body shot that sends Medeiros's belly button to the back.
Medeiros digs a good hook to Boles's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boles misses the target.
Medeiros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Boles motions for Medeiros to come forward. Boles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros throws a jab but it's blocked by Boles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Boles moves out of range.
Boles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Boles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Boles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Medeiros goes for a double leg but Boles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boles continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
Boles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Charles E Boles is winning the standup battle so far.
Boles throws a low kick but Medeiros avoids it.
Boles throws a solid leg kick but Medeiros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boles.
Boles feints and then cracks Medeiros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Medeiros down.
Boles swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Boles looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles throws the left hand but Medeiros avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Medeiros blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Boles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Medeiros doesn't seem phased though.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Boles connects with a body shot that sends Medeiros's belly button to the back.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Medeiros checks a leg kick.
Boles is looking to score with low kicks.
Boles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Medeiros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boles defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Boles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles E Boles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Boles.
Medeiros avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boles stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boles.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Medeiros will feel that in the morning.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boles rather than just go for the knockout.
Medeiros looks for a takedown but Boles sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boles manages to avoid it.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Boles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medeiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boles is looking to counter the offense by Medeiros and move into the clinch.
Boles misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Boles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boles slips a straight right by Medeiros.
Medeiros scores with a nice strike.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boles. Boles obviously looking to wear him down.
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Medeiros fails with the takedown.
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a sloppy right hand. Boles should have avoided that one.
Medeiros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boles.
Boles misses with an uppercut
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Medeiros as he checks the leg kick.
Medeiros misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles counters with a left to the body.
Boles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boles walks into a straight right hand from Medeiros.
Boles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles lands a glancing blow to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Nice defenses there by Medeiros.
Boles thows a leg kick but Medeiros checks it
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles E Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljosa Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medeiros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boles circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles E Boles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medeiros 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaDaniel Strong (ranked 1387 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 154 p4p, 195 weight class). Leader has chosen Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…) as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strong thuds his shin into the meat of Leader's side.
Strong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Strong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Strong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Strong throws a front kick aimed at Leader's knee but Leader avoids it well.
Strong scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Leader tried to score with a low kick but Strong checks it.
Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leader attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong lands the left hand.
Strong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong feints and then cracks Leader's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leader down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strong. That's going to slow Leader down.
Strong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strong punishes Leader's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Strong finds it's way through Leader's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Strong throws a leg kick but Leader sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong throws a leg kick
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leader misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong digs a good hook to Leader's body.
Strong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leader is out of range and Strong settles back down.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong punishes Leader's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leader misses with a leg kick
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong catches Leader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strong misses with a low kick as Leader jumps back.
Leader has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong pushes Leader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader connects with a crisp jab.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader clobbers Strong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong lands a nice hook to Leader's body. Leader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leader throws a sloppy head kick
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong defending well as Leader loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong with a jab.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
A low kick lands for Strong.
Leader moves forwards but Strong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Leader misses.
Leader thumps Strong with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Strong catches Leader right on the button with a cross.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leader.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crunch! Strong slams his shin into Leader's torso.
Leader misses with a hook to the body
and Strong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strong finds it's way round the side to connect with Leader's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Leader walks into a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Strong connects with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Strong.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leader can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Leader misses
and Strong counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Leader's belly button to the back.
Leader throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick.
Strong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strong lands the left hand.
Leader throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Leader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Leader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaDaniel Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Strong scores with a punch to the head.
Leader throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leader. That did some damage!
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leader under the eye.
LaDaniel Strong is winning the standup battle so far.
Strong lunges at Leader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leader's hand.
Strong jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leader.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Strong misses the target.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Leader throws an off balance right hand
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader closes the distance and clinches.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Leader misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leader in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Strong has Leader pressed against the cage, preventing Leader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Leader tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader breaks the clinch.
Strong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leader at a distance.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong feints a jab promting Leader to slip. Strong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leader slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leader walks into a stiff left hand from Strong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Strong.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
A very excited looking LaDaniel Strong 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between White Goodman (ranked 559 p4p, 760 weight class) and Jacinto Cruz (ranked 73 p4p, 91 weight class). Goodman's entrance music is Globo Gym America Corp.. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Goodman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Cruz catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacinto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Goodman lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Jab by Cruz.
Goodman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Goodman successfully pulls guard.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman 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.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz 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.
Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodman.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Goodman controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Goodman 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.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goodman 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.
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.
Cruz won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goodman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cruz is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Goodman won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz 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.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Goodman misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman slips a straight right by Cruz.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz scores with a nice strike.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goodman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cruz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Goodman is looking to defend but Cruz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Goodman! Cruz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Goodman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacinto Cruz!
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.
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