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UCF 43: Melps v Tavares PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Morozov (ranked 4122 p4p, 4076 weight class) and Yuki Shimada (ranked 168 p4p, 166 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Shimada!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimada looks to land a combination but Morozov avoids it well.
Morozov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Shimada throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimada misses with a straight left.
Shimada tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Shimada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimada moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Morozov.
Morozov pulls Shimada into guard.
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shimada passes into side control.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada working away.
Morozov is looking to regain half guard here but Shimada keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Morozov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morozov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Shimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shimada prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morozov wants to control but Shimada postures up.
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov is looking for a sweep.
Shimada controls the position.
Morozov tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shimada throws a nice looking combination but Morozov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shimada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shimada 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shimada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Tumminen (ranked 3381 p4p, 25080 weight class) and Kristian Kent (ranked 393 p4p, 586 weight class). Erkki Tumminen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erkki Tumminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristian Kent!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Tumminen.
Kent doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kent slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Kent. Beautiful body shot.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tumminen lands a really nice looking cross but Kent seems unphased.
Tumminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tumminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tumminen scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Kent - just one landing.
Kent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tumminen misses with a body shot.
Tumminen throws a leg kick but Kent checks it.
Kent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tumminen at a distance.
Tumminen with a nice calf kick.
Kent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tumminen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumminen with the inside leg kick.
Kent punishes Tumminen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tumminen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tumminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Tumminen misses.
Tumminen avoids the body shot from Kent.
Kent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kent lands a jab to the head.
Kent is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tumminen rather than just go for the knockout.
Tumminen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kent fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tumminen on the side of the head.
Kent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tumminen can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent clobbers Tumminen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tumminen throws a hook but Kent blocks it.
Kent cracks Tumminen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tumminen lands a right hook to the body.
Kent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tumminen in his tracks.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tumminen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws a hook but Tumminen blocks it.
Tumminen throws a shot from downtown. Kent moves away and avoids it.
Tumminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tumminen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kent ducks right into an uppercut from Tumminen.
Tumminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tumminen misses the target.
Kent doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tumminen scores with a body shot.
Tumminen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kent misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tumminen!
Kent scores with a punch to the head.
Tumminen connects with the punch.
Kent throws a body punch but Tumminen moves out of range.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Tumminen is just out of range.
Tumminen avoids the body shot from Kent.
Tumminen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumminen misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Tumminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kent lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tumminen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Tumminen.
Kent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kent slips under a jab from Tumminen.
Kent has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tumminen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tumminen. That's going to slow Kent down.
A cross from Tumminen lands.
Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tumminen.
Tumminen misses with a head kick.
Tumminen throws out a leg kick but Kent moves out of range and Tumminen only half commits.
Tumminen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kent is able to avoid easily.
Tumminen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kent is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tumminen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice shot by Kent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tumminen throws a leg kick but Kent moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tumminen misses.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Tumminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tumminen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tumminen throws a wild body kick that Kent sees coming a mile off.
Tumminen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tumminen looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range.
Kent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tumminen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tumminen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kent.
Kent lands with a nice body punch.
Kent scores with a body shot.
Tumminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent lands with a good body shot.
Tumminen is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, jab by Kent - just one landing.
Tumminen misses with a body punch
and Kent counters with a three punch combo that has Tumminen backing up. Tumminen nods at Kent to acknowledge the strikes.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kristian Kent will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tumminen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kent should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Tumminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kent with a hook.
Tumminen throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kent. That snapped Tumminen's head back.
Tumminen throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kent darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Tumminen is rocked!
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tumminen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Tumminen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kent checks a leg kick.
Tumminen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Tumminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tumminen.
Kristian Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tumminen avoids the body shot from Kent.
Tumminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tumminen throws a hook but Kent blocks it.
Kent throws out a counter right but Tumminen avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tumminen.
Kent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumminen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kent.
Tumminen is looking to counter punch.
Kent slips a jab from Tumminen.
Tumminen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tumminen's head backwards.
Kent cracks Tumminen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tumminen falls backwards against the cage. Kent follows up with more strikes that drop Tumminen to his knees. Kent keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tumminen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Kent!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Braga (ranked 3630 p4p, 5150 weight class) and Khamzat Kimaheave (ranked 421 p4p, 512 weight class). Khamzat Kimaheave is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Powerful takedowns
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khamzat Kimaheave!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimaheave has a takedown stuffed.
Braga stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimaheave. Kimaheave gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimaheave shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Braga as he avoids it easily.
Alberto Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Kimaheave.
Braga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Braga wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimaheave gets a double leg takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimaheave is defended easily by Braga.
Kimaheave fails with the takedown.
Kimaheave closes the distance and clinches up with Braga, looking for a takedown. Kimaheave pushes Braga against the cage but Braga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braga is looking for a counter combo.
Braga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kimaheave shoots in but Braga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Braga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimaheave looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimaheave gets tackled into the cage by Braga. Braga maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kimaheave regains guard immediately.
Kimaheave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Kimaheave looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braga passes into half guard.
Braga seems to be working for a kimura but Kimaheave defends the submission attempt.
Braga wants to take a breather but Kimaheave is having none of it.
Kimaheave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimaheave can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
Kimaheave wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimaheave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
Braga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimaheave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga is keen to just control but Kimaheave is a slippery customer.
Kimaheave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braga pulls his head out easily.
Kimaheave is refusing to be controlled, as Braga sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimaheave is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga is keen to just control but Kimaheave is a slippery customer.
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Kimaheave is working away.
Braga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Braga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimaheave's head.
Braga is keen to just control but Kimaheave is a slippery customer.
Kimaheave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braga.
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga trying to control the action but Kimaheave is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
Braga is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimaheave is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimaheave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braga seems to be working for a kimura but Kimaheave defends the submission attempt.
Braga trying to control the action but Kimaheave is working from the bottom.
Braga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Braga dominated that round.
That's time! Braga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kimaheave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braga swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Braga misses.
Kimaheave darts in looking for a takedown but Braga gets double underhooks and turns Kimaheave into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Braga misses its target.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimaheave.
Kimaheave looks for a takedown but Braga sprawls well.
Alberto Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Kimaheave.
Nice sprawl there from Braga as Kimaheave shoots in.
A jab lands there for Braga.
Kimaheave goes for a double leg but Braga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Braga continues to drive forward.
It looked like Braga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kimaheave takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braga looks to land a left hand but Kimaheave moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga has closed the distance and engaged Kimaheave in a clinch.
Braga has Kimaheave pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kimaheave tumbling to the mat - Braga dives into Kimaheave's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimaheave has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Braga is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimaheave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kimaheave is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alberto Braga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banchamek Buakaw (ranked 1861 p4p, 3479 weight class) and Maximilian Wulff (ranked 229 p4p, 403 weight class). Banchamek Buakaw 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banchamek Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilian Wulff!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulff throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Buakaw. Those never looked like landing.
Wulff misses the shot to the body.
Wulff swings for the body but Buakaw moves out of range.
Wulff throws a sloppy body shot
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Wulff misses.
Buakaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wulff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buakaw moves away.
Buakaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wulff.
Wulff throws a jab but it's blocked by Buakaw.
Buakaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maximilian Wulff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw throws a jab when Wulff was well out of range.
Wulff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wulff misses with a body punch
and Buakaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buakaw tries to score with a low kick but Wulff moves his leg out of the way.
Wulff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wulff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buakaw has time to react.
Wulff scores with a hook to the body. Buakaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wulff throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
Buakaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wulff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buakaw misses with a two punch combination.
Buakaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buakaw avoids the body shot from Wulff.
Wulff throws a lazy uppercut
and Buakaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wulff cracks Buakaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wulff moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulff throws a jab when Buakaw was well out of range.
Wulff just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuakaw.
Wulff misses with a left hand
letting Buakaw counter with a right hand.
Wulff just misses with a punch to the body.
Wulff misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulff looks to score with a jab to the body but Buakaw is just out of range.
Buakaw blocks a leg kick.
Buakaw throws a leg kick but Wulff moved away.
A slow jab from Wulff misses its intended target.
Wulff misses with a jab to the body
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wulff slips under a jab.
Wulff looks to score with a jab to the body but Buakaw is just out of range.
A combination from Buakaw does no damage.
Buakaw misses with a straight right.
Buakaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buakaw sets himself, and Wulff steps forward looking for the clinch! Buakaw avoids it this time.
Wulff throws an overhand right that lands on Buakaw's shoulder, as Buakaw tries to avoid the shot.
Buakaw throws a hook to the side of Wulff's head but Wulff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buakaw misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulff throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulff looks to land a left hand but Buakaw moved out of range nicely.
Wulff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buakaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulff.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut. Wulff saw that one coming.
Wulff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulff misses with a double jab.
Wulff moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Wulff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wulff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buakaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulff.
A quick step to the side and Buakaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulff just misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw misses with a hook.
Wulff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buakaw.
Buakaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wulff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buakaw rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buakaw throws out the jab.
Wulff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wulff misses with a wild body shot.
Wulff throws a head kick but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw lunges at Wulff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wulff's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wulff throws a shot from downtown. Buakaw moves away and avoids it.
Wulff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buakaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Buakaw does no damage.
And Wulff responds with a good body kick, but Buakaw manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulff. Buakaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buakaw throwing a counter right hand but Wulff manages to avoid it.
Buakaw blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Banchamek Buakaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wulff throws a big shot that misses.
Buakaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulff.
Wulff missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wulff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wulff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buakaw counters with a straight that turns Wulff's legs to rubber! Buakaw pushes forward with more strikes and Wulff goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!
Our winner, Banchamek Buakaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Crusher (ranked 2602 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Tim Holmberg (ranked 304 p4p, 359 weight class). Tim Holmberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wesley Crusher's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Crusher misses
and Holmberg counters with a single leg into guard. Crusher didn't expect that.
Crusher looking to control.
Holmberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Holmberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holmberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crusher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crusher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher working a defensive guard here.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmberg lands a couple of elbows.
Holmberg passes into half guard.
Holmberg slips a nice elbow through Crusher's hands, connecting with Crusher's forehead.
Holmberg tries to pass to full mount but Crusher defends it.
Holmberg throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely.
Holmberg throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmberg thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
Holmberg is thwarting Crusher's attempts to control the position.
Holmberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmberg 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.
Crusher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holmberg drops an elbow to the side of Crusher's head.
Crusher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmberg on the ground.
Holmberg working the head and body with strikes.
Holmberg winds up and cracks Crusher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crusher is rocked!
Holmberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crusher defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holmberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Crusher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crusher seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmberg thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
Holmberg throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely.
Holmberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher keeping hold of Holmberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Holmberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher taking some punishment here, with Holmberg in his half guard.
Holmberg 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmberg throws a strike but Crusher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crusher trying to control the position.
Crusher can't keep his opponent in guard - Holmberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Holmberg is nestled in close to Crusher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmberg lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Crusher quite badly. Crusher pulls Holmberg in close trying to recover. Holmberg postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Crusher on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Crusher doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Debt Metal (ranked 2078 p4p, 3084 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 248 p4p, 363 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Debt Metal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Metal moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Metal getting side control.
Metal not doing much here.
Metal is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Metal slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Metal has control of the leg.
Metal is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Metal has control of the leg.
Metal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliveira trying to control but Metal postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Oliveira is looking to control Metal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Metal is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Metal is keeping busy.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metal works his way into side control.
Metal trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Metal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oliveira looks to move to half guard but instead Metal has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira wants to hold on but Metal pushes him away.
Metal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Thiago Oliveira's cut even more.
Metal controlling his opponent.
Metal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The cut above Thiago Oliveira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Metal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thiago Oliveira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago Oliveira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Debt Metal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flash Robinson Jr (ranked 1781 p4p, 2471 weight class) and Cutter Lune (ranked 238 p4p, 317 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flash Robinson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cutter Lune!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lune misses with a low kick.
Lune misses with a body kick.
Lune lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lune avoids the body shot from Robinson Jr.
Lune pushes Robinson Jr away with a front kick.
Robinson Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Lune.
Robinson Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robinson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Lune finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lune misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robinson Jr throws a jab when Lune was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Lune.
Robinson Jr is looking to counter punch.
Lune shoots in for a double leg but Robinson Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Robinson Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr throws a body punch but Lune moves out of range.
Lune scores with a push kick.
Robinson Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lune.
Lune wants to counter with a clinch but Robinson Jr pushes him away.
Robinson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lune counters by clinching up.
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson Jr is leaning against Lune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Robinson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Lune is controlling him.
Robinson Jr has had enough of the clinch but Lune keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Lune.
Lune landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lune connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robinson Jr's face.
Robinson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune has Robinson Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson Jr wants to break free but Lune has control.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson Jr is defending well for now.
Robinson Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Lune missing with knees to the body.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped Robinson Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but Robinson Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robinson Jr can't break the clinch.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Robinson Jr taking a breather.
Robinson Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the cage.
Robinson Jr tries to break free but Lune pushes him back against the cage.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Lune.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lune up against the cage.
Robinson Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson Jr avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the cage.
Lune has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robinson Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lune can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Lune connects with a knee to the head.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Robinson Jr breaks the clinch.
Lune scores with a spinning back kick!
Robinson Jr throws a series of strikes that have Lune backpedaling.
It looks like Cutter Lune has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lune misses with a body kick.
Robinson Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Robinson Jr misses.
Robinson Jr sets himself, and Lune steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson Jr avoids it this time.
Robinson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cutter Lune's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robinson Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robinson Jr throws a right hand that Lune ducks under and follows up with a left that Lune also avoids with ease.
Robinson Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Lune.
Robinson Jr throwing a counter right hand but Lune manages to avoid it.
Lune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson Jr.
Lune lands a head kick. Robinson Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Robinson Jr.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Robinson Jr and move into the clinch position.
Robinson Jr wants to slow Lune down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lune lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson Jr off balance momentarily.
Flash Robinson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson Jr motions for Lune to come forward. Robinson Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lune misses with a kick to the body.
Lune takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Robinson Jr looks to land a left hand but Lune moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Lune.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lune.
Lune throws a low kick, looking for Robinson Jr's leg but Robinson Jr calmly moves out of range.
Lune throws a head kick but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Lune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lune throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson Jr moves out of range easily.
Robinson Jr cracks a nice hook into Lune's ribs.
Robinson Jr moves out of range as Lune throws a body kick.
Robinson Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robinson Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lune throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lune or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson Jr, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lune.
Robinson Jr is looking to counter punch.
Lune is looking to land body kicks.
Robinson Jr throws the left hand but Lune avoids the punch easily.
Lune thumps Robinson Jr with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Lune.
Lune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Lune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Lune's head.
Robinson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson Jr misses with a hook. Lune ducked under it nicely.
Lune throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robinson Jr checks a leg kick.
Robinson Jr throws the left hand but Lune avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr tries to bum rush Lune with a series of wild strikes but Lune uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson Jr cracks Lune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Lune's shoulder, as Lune tries to avoid the shot.
Lune is looking to clinch but Robinson Jr is avoiding it.
Lune thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robinson Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Lune throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lune.
Lune fakes the leg kick and cracks Robinson Jr in the body.
Robinson Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson Jr cracks Lune with a good jab.
 Lune is rocked!
Lune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson Jr throws a hook but Lune blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Lune.
Flash Robinson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lune is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson Jr finish him?
Robinson Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lune drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Robinson Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lune's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flash Robinson Jr!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 1984 p4p, 1228 weight class) and Muthafucka Jones (ranked 259 p4p, 170 weight class). Buck Bolkvadze has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170
8 - 7 - 0 |
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6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muthafucka Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooh!!! Bolkvadze has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Bolkvadze steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Muthafucka Jones has been cut.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
 It looks like Buck Bolkvadze has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a low kick but Bolkvadze avoids it.
Bolkvadze lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bolkvadze blocks a jab.
Bolkvadze throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Bolkvadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Bolkvadze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolkvadze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Bolkvadze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Buck Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws the left hand but Bolkvadze avoids the punch easily.
Bolkvadze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolkvadze as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolkvadze slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolkvadze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bolkvadze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Bolkvadze strikes.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bolkvadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bolkvadze.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Bolkvadze lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
That has opened up Muthafucka Jones's cut even more.
Bolkvadze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bolkvadze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze lands a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bolkvadze slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolkvadze is just out of range.
A slow jab from Bolkvadze misses its intended target.
Bolkvadze throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze scores with a hook.
Bolkvadze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolkvadze throws a right hand that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Bolkvadze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Bolkvadze.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Bolkvadze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Bolkvadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolkvadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Bolkvadze works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolkvadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolkvadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolkvadze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolkvadze to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolkvadze closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Bolkvadze blocks it.
Jones is trying to break free.
Bolkvadze misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bolkvadze dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bolkvadze moves away from the strike by Jones.
Bolkvadze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones moves out of range as Bolkvadze throws a body kick.
Buck Bolkvadze is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones blocks a jab.
Bolkvadze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolkvadze misses the jab.
Bolkvadze slips under a jab.
Bolkvadze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolkvadze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolkvadze.
Jones misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze connects with a high kick.
Bolkvadze throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Bolkvadze throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Bolkvadze only half commits.
Bolkvadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Bolkvadze lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Bolkvadze throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Bolkvadze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolkvadze throws out a powerful jab.
Bolkvadze misses with a double jab
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones swings for the body but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bolkvadze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolkvadze throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolkvadze misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bolkvadze avoids them all with ease.
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!
Bolkvadze connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Bolkvadze jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolkvadze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
The cut above Muthafucka Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bolkvadze throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Bolkvadze slips under a jab.
Bolkvadze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolkvadze gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bolkvadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolkvadze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Bolkvadze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolkvadze momentarily.
Bolkvadze moves away from the strike by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones jabs at Bolkvadze's body.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bolkvadze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick and bounces back 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!
Bolkvadze looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
It looked like Bolkvadze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bolkvadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolkvadze moves away from the strike by Jones.
Bolkvadze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolkvadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Bolkvadze takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bolkvadze dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones cracks Bolkvadze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muthafucka Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Bolkvadze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Bolkvadze lands the left hand.
Bolkvadze closes the distance and clinches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Bolkvadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze blocking some punches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolkvadze darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buck Bolkvadze's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook.
Bolkvadze misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Bolkvadze saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Jones throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bolkvadze is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muthafucka Jones!
A victorious Muthafucka Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tavares (ranked 2248 p4p, 881 weight class) and Phichael Melps (ranked 238 p4p, 93 weight class). Tavares comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Michael Tavares has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phichael Melps!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melps will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares leaves Melps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Melps fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Michael Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phichael Melps.
Melps shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tavares is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melps.
Melps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Melps avoids nicely.
Melps shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tavares sprawls well. Tavares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melps gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Melps ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melps fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melps is looking to clinch.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Melps. Melps gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melps is defended easily by Tavares.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Melps shoots in looking for a takedown but Tavares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melps's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares jabs at Melps's body.
Melps takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Melps fails with the takedown.
Melps takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Melps wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melps doesn't seem phased though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melps successfully pulls guard.
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melps looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Melps keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares postures up in Melps's guard and throws a big left but Melps blocks it.
Melps escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares landing with the ground and pound.
Melps is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily.
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tavares postures up and lands a big shot to Melps's brow.
Tavares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melps escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melps looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Tavares looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares trying to control but Melps is working from the bottom.
Melps has an active guard here but Tavares has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares 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.
Melps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Tavares digs a good body shot into Melps's ribs.
Melps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melps somewhat.
Melps tries to clinch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melps walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melps.
Michael Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phichael Melps.
Melps shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Melps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melps manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Melps closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melps can do to turn this around?
Melps with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melps tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Melps looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Melps just gets out of the way.
Melps is breathing heavily.
Tavares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Melps moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
No luck for Melps with that takedown attempt.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melps tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
As Melps looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Melps just gets out of the way.
Jab, jab by Tavares - just one landing.
Melps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Tavares's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Tavares lands but Melps takes it in his stride.
Melps has his takedown stuffed
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melps tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tavares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Melps moves out of range.
Melps steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tavares.
Melps fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Melps has his takedown stuffed
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melps will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares catches Melps with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melps.
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
Tavares throws a one two combo.
Melps shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Melps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melps.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melps or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Tavares. No joy for Melps on that attempt.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melps's head backwards.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melps doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melps or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Tavares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melps tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares with a hook.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Melps with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Melps has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Melps misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melps fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Melps with an uppercut!
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Melps is just out of range.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melps's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tavares lands with a shot to the body.
Melps wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Melps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phichael Melps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melps fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Michael Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melps.
Melps shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense.
Michael Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phichael Melps.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Melps fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Melps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Tavares finds it's way through Melps's defenses.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Melps misses with a takedown attempt
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Melps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melps thinking.
Melps fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Tavares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melps. Melps circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Melps moves out of range easily.
Melps shoots and misses
and Tavares counters with a nice body shot.
Melps has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Melps, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melps.
Tavares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Melps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Melps with that takedown attempt.
Melps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares lands with a cross.
Melps checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melps fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tavares sprawls well initially but Melps persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tavares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melps pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melps not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melps is working for a submission of some sort.
Melps trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Melps might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tavares haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Melps working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tavares has his foot on Melps's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melps works his way back into a safe position though.
Tavares trying to control the position.
Melps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tavares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melps can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Melps connects with a couple of short punches.
Phichael Melps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Melps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tavares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
A relieved looking Michael Tavares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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