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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Topf Deckel (ranked 2215 p4p, 3832 weight class) and Menes Kai (ranked 233 p4p, 374 weight class). Kai has chosen The Astronaut - Jin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Kai takes a swing at Deckel's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Deckel misses its target.
Deckel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kai sprawls well initially but Deckel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deckel seems to be working for a kimura but Kai defends the submission attempt.
Kai tries to kick Deckel off in order to stand up. Deckel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai wants to get back to his feet but Deckel drags him back down.
Deckel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Deckel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai is trying to buck Deckel off.
Deckel wants to control but Kai is keeping him busy.
Kai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel wants to control but Kai is keeping him busy.
Kai throws Deckel to one side and escapes!
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deckel doesn't seem bothered though.
Menes Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kai.
Donk. Kai catches Deckel right on the button with a cross.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Deckel is just out of range.
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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Kai as Deckel shoots in.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deckel moves out of range of the strikes.
As Kai looks to move away, Deckel throws a big counter combo but Kai just gets out of the way.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Deckel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kai throws the left hand but Deckel avoids the punch easily.
Deckel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kai lands a jab to Deckel's midsection.
Deckel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deckel rather than just go for the knockout.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown but Kai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deckel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kai to score with a decent uppercut.
 Deckel is rocked!
Deckel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Deckel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deckel is breathing heavily.
Kai batters Deckel with a massive right followed by a huge left! Deckel is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kai lands a final crushing right hand to drop Deckel to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kai is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Menes Kai!
A very excited looking Menes Kai 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between August Thibodeaux (ranked 2584 p4p, 2517 weight class) and Tobias Jorgensen (ranked 299 p4p, 292 weight class). Jorgensen has chosen Peyton Parrish - My Mother Told Me as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobias Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
A nice side step and Jorgensen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jorgensen ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Jorgensen looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a good jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Jorgensen misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorgensen circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux punishes Jorgensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jorgensen. Jorgensen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thibodeaux!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jorgensen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jorgensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
letting Jorgensen counter with a right hand.
Jorgensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a series of strikes that have Jorgensen backpedaling.
Jorgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
Jorgensen punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorgensen! But no joy.
Jorgensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jorgensen doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It looks like Thibodeaux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thibodeaux punishes Jorgensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
As Thibodeaux backs off Jorgensen throws a huge counter combo but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it all.
Jorgensen tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jorgensen loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Jorgensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Jorgensen misses.
Thibodeaux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jorgensen just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorgensen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jorgensen throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jorgensen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jorgensen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thibodeaux has got the better of the exchanges.
Jorgensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Jorgensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jorgensen counters with a right hand 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!
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorgensen connects with a looping right hand.
Jorgensen looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorgensen! But no joy.
Jorgensen walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jorgensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Jorgensen strikes.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jorgensen scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Jorgensen does it's job there.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Jorgensen misses.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Thibodeaux stuns Jorgensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Jorgensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorgensen throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Jorgensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorgensen looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Jorgensen finds it's target.
Jorgensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Jorgensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jorgensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Jorgensen's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
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 August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jorgensen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorgensen misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorgensen lands a head shot.
Jorgensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Jorgensen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jorgensen misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorgensen off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Jorgensen strikes.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Jorgensen avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Jorgensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgensen also avoids with ease.
Jorgensen lands a right hook to the body.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Jorgensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jorgensen misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen misses with a looping right.
Jorgensen misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with an outside leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorgensen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux jabs at Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux stuns Jorgensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Jorgensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jorgensen eats them both and turns towards Thibodeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jorgensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jorgensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 1894 p4p, 4946 weight class) and Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 201 p4p, 439 weight class). Acerbi comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Acerbi.
Esponosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acerbi.
No luck for Esponosa with that takedown attempt.
Acerbi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esponosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esponosa lands in his opponent's guard.
Acerbi is looking for a triangle but Esponosa pushes his legs off easily.
Esponosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is pulling down on Esponosa's head to control his posture.
Acerbi keeping full guard, as Esponosa tries to pass.
Acerbi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esponosa is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Acerbi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esponosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esponosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esponosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Acerbi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esponosa has managed to get both his arms back between Acerbi's legs - danger averted.
Acerbi trying to keep a closed guard but Esponosa is proving a slippery customer.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esponosa is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Acerbi is keeping the position.
Acerbi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Esponosa frees his head nicely. Oh but Acerbi has switched to an armbar! Esponosa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Panfilo Acerbi!
Ricardo Esponosa was interviewed post fight and said 'We’ll get it next time '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonz Novak (ranked 1603 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Harun Aydin (ranked 216 p4p, 379 weight class). Novak's entrance music is A Tout Le Monde - Megadeth. A fine choice. Aydin has chosen Mockingbird - Eminem as his entrance music. Alfonz Novak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harun Aydin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aydin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novak is looking to clinch.
Aydin throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Novak connects with a right hand. Aydin shakes it off.
Novak looks to throw the jab but Aydin is out of range.
Aydin misses with a straight right.
Aydin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aydin lands a nice looking body shot.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Novak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Aydin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aydin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Novak escapes and throws Aydin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Novak 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Novak advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Novak wants to control the pace but Aydin is squirming around nicely.
Novak lands a big shot there that rocks Aydin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Novak looking to finish Aydin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aydin!
Novak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aydin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Novak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Novak connects with a bit shot that sees Aydin covering up! More strikes from Novak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Novak is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 1393 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 155 p4p, 205 weight class). Medeiros's entrance music is Sidequest - Chime. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Aljosa Medeiros has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aljosa Medeiros seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Medeiros's midsection.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Thibodeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Medeiros's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.
Medeiros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Medeiros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Medeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Medeiros is dominant here and he's now got Thibodeaux's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux just looking to survive in the bad position.
Thibodeaux trying to control the hands but Medeiros breaks the grip.
Medeiros tries to keep control of the position but Thibodeaux is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Medeiros gets his hands free.
Medeiros trying to control.
Thibodeaux trying to control the hands but Medeiros breaks the grip.
Medeiros tries to get the hooks in deep but Thibodeaux pushed the leg off.
Thibodeaux is trying to remain composed but Medeiros is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Medeiros is looking to control Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand back up.
What can Thibodeaux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control momentarily.
Medeiros punishes Thibodeaux with strikes from the back mount.
Medeiros is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Medeiros gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Medeiros gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Medeiros apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Medeiros slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thibodeaux enables Medeiros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thibodeaux 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.
Medeiros advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Thibodeaux prevents Medeiros from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros advances to full mount.
Medeiros working the ground and pound effectively.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing that Medeiros has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thibodeaux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Medeiros raining down hammerfists from mount.
Medeiros looking to finish Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thibodeaux!
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Medeiros with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Medeiros landing strikes from the mount.
 Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux taking shots to the head.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros raining down shots from the mount!
Medeiros unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Thibodeaux wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Medeiros celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Krahujec (ranked 2197 p4p, 2307 weight class) and Pablo Gaspar (ranked 269 p4p, 280 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gaspar's choice of entrance music: Narco. Kamil Krahujec is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaspar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaspar rushes Krahujec and presses him up against the cage.
Krahujec can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspar controls the action.
Gaspar tries a body shot but Krahujec blocks it.
Gaspar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaspar moves into the clinch.
Gaspar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krahujec can't fight it off and eventually Gaspar manages to take the fight to the floor. Krahujec looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaspar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krahujec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaspar has managed to get both his arms back between Krahujec's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaspar defends it easily.
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gaspar passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krahujec trying to control but Gaspar postures up.
Gaspar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Krahujec controls his leg.
Krahujec's coaches at Brloh have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gaspar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaspar tries to stand and escape but Krahujec is controlling the position.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
Gaspar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Gaspar has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krahujec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaspar tries to pass to full mount but Krahujec defends it.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaspar trying to control the pace.
Gaspar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Krahujec.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Krahujec wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gaspar 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.
Gaspar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaspar wants to stand but Krahujec has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gaspar is keen to just control but Krahujec is a slippery customer.
Gaspar stands up and beckons Krahujec to join him on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gaspar. Those never looked like landing.
Gaspar throws a head kick that misses.
Krahujec changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gaspar forces Krahujec back against the cage and clinches.
Krahujec slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krahujec seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Krahujec is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Gaspar.
Gaspar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaspar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaspar. That snapped Krahujec's head back.
Gaspar clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krahujec swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar stalling in the clinch but Krahujec improves position.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but Gaspar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaspar is pushing Krahujec up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Krahujec tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaspar smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaspar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaspar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaspar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krahujec.
A head kick by Gaspar misses
and Krahujec counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Krahujec working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gaspar's thigh. Gaspar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaspar has Krahujec pulled in close to control his posture.
Krahujec works over Gaspar with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec postures up and lands a big shot to Gaspar's brow.
Gaspar is controlling Krahujec's posture.
Gaspar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krahujec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaspar wants to stand but Krahujec is controlling the position.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaspar controls Krahujec momentarily but Krahujec frees himself.
Krahujec drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaspar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaspar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaspar!
Gaspar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krahujec keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec is trying to improve his position.
Krahujec is working hard here to advance position.
Gaspar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krahujec's legs.
Gaspar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gaspar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krahujec half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaspar misses with a body kick.
Krahujec throws the kick towards the body but Gaspar avoids it.
Gaspar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krahujec counters with a single leg into guard. Gaspar didn't expect that.
Krahujec postures up.
Pablo Gaspar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaspar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Krahujec presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Gaspar blocking some punches.
Gaspar lands a nice elbow.
Gaspar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaspar looking to stall.
Krahujec tightens his grip and picks Gaspar up, before dumping him to the ground. Gaspar manages to land in guard.
Krahujec trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
Gaspar wants to stand but Krahujec is controlling the position.
Gaspar kicks Krahujec off and gets to his feet.
Krahujec blocks a head kick by Gaspar.
Krahujec throws an off balance right hand
and Gaspar counters with a nice uppercut.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaspar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krahujec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaspar as he jumps to the side.
Gaspar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krahujec or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaspar, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Gaspar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaspar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo Gaspar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaspar moves into the clinch.
Gaspar breaks from the clinch.
Gaspar swinging wildly here.
Krahujec circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Gaspar lands a glancing blow to the side of Krahujec's head.
Krahujec dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaspar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaspar lands with a light punch inside.
Krahujec has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaspar uses from the top position.
Gaspar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krahujec's guard.
Gaspar stands and throws Krahujec's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gaspar trying to control the action but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar 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. And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Gaspar.
Gaspar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krahujec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo Gaspar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaspar counters with a straight right hand.
Krahujec closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaspar did well to prevent Krahujec getting side control.
Krahujec scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gaspar is looking to escape.
Gaspar is trying to get back to full guard.
Krahujec 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.
Krahujec wants to take a breather but Gaspar is having none of it.
Krahujec is nestled in close to Gaspar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krahujec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaspar sees it coming and defends easily.
Krahujec prevents Gaspar from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaspar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaspar wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Krahujec throws a strike but Gaspar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gaspar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krahujec is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krahujec is on top in guard.
Krahujec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaspar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaspar controlling the position.
Krahujec wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Krahujec throws a big right hand that misses.
Krahujec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Krahujec from controlling successfully.
Krahujec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaspar's guard.
Gaspar is trying to stand back up but Krahujec is controlling him
Krahujec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaspar defending well though.
Krahujec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gaspar is trying to maintain the position but Krahujec is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaspar has hold of Krahujec's hands but Krahujec slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gaspar to regain full guard.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krahujec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaspar is looking to stand up but Krahujec isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaspar wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Gaspar is trying to keep Krahujec in close.
Gaspar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krahujec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krahujec lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krahujec throws a strike but Gaspar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gaspar is stalling in the full guard.
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Gaspar pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Krahujec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaspar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaspar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaspar defends well.
Krahujec 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaspar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pablo Gaspar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaspar passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaspar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kamil Krahujec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Krahujec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaspar 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Gaspar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaDaniel Strong (ranked 1080 p4p, 2570 weight class) and Dominik Dlask (ranked 128 p4p, 269 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 10 - 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 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask tries for a takedown but Strong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Strong misses.
Dominik Dlask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong stuffs the takedown attempt from Dlask. Dlask gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dlask or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad.
LaDaniel Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Dlask.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dlask shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strong 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.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dlask tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dlask somewhat.
As Dlask backs away, Strong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask has a takedown stuffed.
Strong lands the left hand.
Dlask misses with a takedown attempt - Strong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dlask dives in and grabs Strong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strong pushes down on Dlask's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Dlask on that attempt.
Strong stuffs the takedown.
Dlask throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strong's waist but Strong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dlask off to one side.
Dlask moves out of range as Strong throws a body kick.
Dlask gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlask misses with a takedown attempt
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dlask has his takedown stuffed
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dlask thinking.
Dlask looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dlask.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong tries to land a front kick but Dlask steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Strong.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Dlask should have avoided that one.
Dlask is rocked!
Dlask tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dlask thinking.
Dlask is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Dlask gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Strong gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dlask 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 2:46 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 1132 p4p, 1541 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 148 p4p, 201 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Meet Fran. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
We've been informed that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thibodeaux manages to mount him!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux unloads with some shots from mount but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still trying to improve position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thibodeaux lands a nice short elbow.
Thibodeaux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to stand.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thibodeaux lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is concentrating on defense, preventing Thibodeaux from advancing position.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thibodeaux wants to take a breather but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is having none of it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thibodeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thibodeaux's back!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controlling from the back.
Thibodeaux avoids the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thibodeaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thibodeaux goes for a double leg but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski continues to drive forward.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's waist but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thibodeaux off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Thibodeaux with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid the attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a good body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux feinted with a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying is best to control the position here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thibodeaux is on him like a limpet, forcing Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes him off.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is refusing to be controlled, as Thibodeaux sits in half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski trying to hold on to Thibodeaux's head to control him but Thibodeaux postures up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to get back to full guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski trying to hold on to Thibodeaux's head to control him but Thibodeaux postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is keeping him busy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping control of the position.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski taking some punishment here, with Thibodeaux in his half guard.
Thibodeaux not doing much here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thibodeaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux misses with a head shot. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski advances to half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controlling the pace.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Good exchange - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski coming out on top.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thibodeaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski, which made it look bad.
Sauvage Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sprawls well. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thibodeaux somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux attempts a counter takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it well and moves away.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a chopping leg kick but Thibodeaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the jab.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks away and moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sauvage Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
A victorious Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between White Goodman (ranked 863 p4p, 468 weight class) and Jacinto Cruz (ranked 101 p4p, 59 weight class). Goodman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Globo Gym America Corp.. Jacinto Cruz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goodman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Cruz tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Cruz decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goodman passes into side control.
Cruz tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position.
Goodman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goodman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goodman is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back!
Cruz trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goodman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz avoiding Goodman 's attempts to control his hands.
Goodman rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Cruz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cruz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman just looking to survive in the bad position.
Cruz avoiding Goodman 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goodman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goodman for a finish.
Goodman trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Goodman manages to turn into his guard.
Goodman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodman throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Goodman throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Goodman cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Goodman misses.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
so Goodman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goodman won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Goodman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goodman landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goodman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Goodman passes into half guard.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Goodman's back. He's all about the action.
Goodman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Goodman is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goodman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Goodman wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
Goodman is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Goodman prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz tries to hold on but Goodman pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Goodman instigates a clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Cruz pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodman uses from the top position.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is trying to keep Goodman in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goodman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goodman content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodman connects with a couple of short punches.
Goodman controlling from the top position.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Goodman pushes his legs off easily.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.
That's four 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.
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodman uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Goodman dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
White Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Riendeau (ranked 706 p4p, 332 weight class) and Mark Rapheal (ranked 100 p4p, 45 weight class). Mark Rapheal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Riendeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riendeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Riendeau misses the shot to the body.
Riendeau lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Riendeau's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riendeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rapheal doesn't seem bothered though.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riendeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riendeau takes the fight into the clinch.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal tries a body shot but Riendeau blocks it.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rapheal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rapheal.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal tries to throw a body punch but Riendeau avoids it by throwing Rapheal back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Riendeau controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapheal.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Rapheal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
Riendeau tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Riendeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal lands with a left to the head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rapheal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riendeau or not.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riendeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau lands a left hand.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rapheal or not.
Rapheal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rapheal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
Riendeau tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal blocking some punches.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal lands with a short shot to the head.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
Rapheal tries to throw a body punch but Riendeau avoids it by throwing Rapheal back against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Riendeau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rapheal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Riendeau.
Rapheal thinks about the counter body kick.
Riendeau misses with a two punch combination.
Rapheal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riendeau is looking to clinch.
Rapheal tries to land a leg kick but Riendeau saw it coming and moves away.
Riendeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Riendeau moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riendeau moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riendeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riendeau tries to clinch
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riendeau is looking to wear down Rapheal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riendeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riendeau throws out the jab.
Riendeau misses the shot to the body.
Riendeau darts in trying to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riendeau is rocked!
Mark Rapheal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riendeau moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Riendeau wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.
Riendeau takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Rapheal.
Oh Riendeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riendeau seems to have got his legs back now.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
A short right from Rapheal.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Riendeau.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapheal.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
A short right from Rapheal.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Riendeau lands a body punch.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
A body shot lands from Rapheal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Riendeau pushes Rapheal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapheal blocking some punches.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rapheal tries a body shot but Riendeau blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapheal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapheal pushes Riendeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rapheal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riendeau looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rapheal lands a right hand from hell, dropping Riendeau. Rapheal pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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