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OPG: Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dalton (ranked 5296 p4p, 5562 weight class) and Francisco Tovar (ranked 479 p4p, 495 weight class). Francisco Tovar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Brawler
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Tovar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tovar avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Tovar stuffs the takedown.
Dalton lands a head kick!
Tovar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
Tovar moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Tovar gets control of Dalton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tovar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to control but Tovar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tovar is keeping the position for now.
Dalton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tovar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalton or perhaps it was just good defense by Tovar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tovar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tovar sprawls well. Tovar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Tovar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1-2. Dalton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tovar drives through with a takedown into Dalton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tovar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tovar wants to stand but Dalton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tovar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tovar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tovar looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tovar tries to clinch up.
Tovar closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tovar is defending well.
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tovar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Tovar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Tovar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalton tries to clinch but Tovar is having none of it.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton prevents the takedown attempt.
Tovar breaks the clinch.
Dalton scores with a shot to the body.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Tovar circles away.
Dalton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tovar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tovar to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. 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.
Tovar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tovar clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Tovar keeps him there for the moment.
Dalton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tovar uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton is trying to keep Tovar in close.
Dalton looking for subs off his back but Tovar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tovar is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tovar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tovar circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tovar is looking to clinch but Dalton is avoiding it.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tovar sprawls well. Tovar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Tovar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches up with Tovar, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes Tovar against the cage but Tovar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tovar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Tovar looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton throws a push kick but Tovar slaps the foot to one side.
Tovar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tovar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tovar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dalton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton tries to buck Tovar off but Tovar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tovar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tovar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tovar is breathing heavily.
Tovar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Tovar stands up.
That's four 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.
Tovar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalton.
Tovar tries to clinch
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
Tovar lands a jab-cross combination.
Tovar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalton as he avoids it easily.
Dalton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
As Tovar looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but Tovar just gets out of the way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tovar enables Dalton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tovar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francisco Tovar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dalton clinches with his opponent.
Tovar prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton tries to break free but Tovar pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton tries to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling the position.
Tovar is looking to control Dalton's arms but Dalton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tovar has his back to the cage.
Dalton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tovar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Tovar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tovar off to one side.
Dalton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tovar.
Nice takedown defense from Tovar. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Tovar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton tries to score with a low kick but Tovar moves his leg out of the way.
Dalton takes a swing at Tovar's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Tovar sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Tovar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dalton misses with a double jab
and Tovar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tovar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tovar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tovar gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tovar avoids it really well and circles away.
Dalton feints a jab promting Tovar to slip. Dalton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tovar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton throws a head kick but Tovar moves out of range.
Dalton lands the left hand.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dalton. No joy for Tovar on that attempt.
Tovar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tovar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.
Tovar shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tovar drives through and clinches with Dalton against the cage.
Tovar manages to pull guard.
Francisco Tovar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dalton stands up from Tovar's guard - Dalton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
Tovar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Tovar is now in Dalton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gabriel Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Tovar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Dalton.
I think Tovar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Dyson (ranked 3840 p4p, 5206 weight class) and Tibi Jones (ranked 419 p4p, 486 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Meet the Grahams - Kendrick Lamar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolando Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tibi Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Dyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dyson ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dyson jumps guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones working the ground and pound but Dyson is defending the strikes.
Jones controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dyson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jones yanks on the arm and Dyson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tibi Jones!
After the fight, Tibi Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Budiman (ranked 4136 p4p, 5320 weight class) and Joel Oswin (ranked 402 p4p, 483 weight class). David Budiman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Budiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joel Oswin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oswin has a takedown stuffed.
Oswin misses with a low kick.
As Oswin looks to move away, Budiman throws a big counter combo but Oswin just gets out of the way.
Oswin throws a series of punches but Budiman moves out of range.
Budiman clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budiman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Budiman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Oswin fails to land.
Oswin is looking for a takedown.
Budiman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Budiman lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budiman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Budiman effectively controlling the action here.
Budiman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Joel Oswin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budiman lands with a light punch inside.
Budiman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oswin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oswin looks winded!
Budiman leaning against his opponent.
Oswin takes a shot to the head.
Budiman is stalling here.
Budiman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Budiman.
Budiman instigates a clinch.
Oswin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Budiman.
Budiman lands with a short shot to the head.
Budiman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Budiman is pushing Oswin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oswin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
David Budiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Oswin.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Budiman.
Oswin has Budiman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budiman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oswin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Budiman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Budiman lands with a light punch inside.
Budiman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oswin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Budiman is struggling to control the position.
Budiman is stalling here.
Budiman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Budiman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Budiman stalling.
Budiman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Budiman.
Oswin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Budiman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Budiman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Budiman drives through and clinches with Oswin against the cage.
Budiman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Budiman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budiman landing knees to the head.
Oswin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Budiman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budiman avoiding damage.
A short right from Budiman.
Budiman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswin tries to score with a low kick but Budiman moves his leg out of the way.
Budiman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Budiman moves into the clinch successfully.
Budiman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Budiman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oswin up against the cage.
Budiman gets underhooks to prevent Oswin's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Budiman.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Oswin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswin is looking to break free of the clinch but Budiman has double underhooks.
Budiman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Budiman.
Budiman lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Budiman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oswin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oswin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budiman is keeping busy.
Oswin being controlled against the cage.
Budiman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oswin.
Budiman lands a knee to the head.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Oswin backwards.
Oswin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Budiman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oswin wants to break free but Budiman has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Budiman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Oswin's cut.
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.
Oswin slips a jab and a cross from Budiman.
Budiman takes the fight into the clinch.
Budiman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budiman just leaning against Oswin, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oswin goes for a takedown attempt but Budiman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oswin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Budiman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oswin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Budiman defends well and Oswin ends up having to push Budiman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Budiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Oswin.
Oswin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Budiman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
David Budiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oswin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Budiman circles away.
Oswin is breathing heavily.
Budiman moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Budiman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Budiman taking a breather.
Budiman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budiman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Budiman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Budiman scores a nice knee to the body.
Oswin is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budiman.
 Oswin is rocked!
Oswin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oswin is still on wobbly legs! Can Budiman finish him?
Budiman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oswin's face.
Budiman lands a big knee to the head and Oswin goes down! Budiman pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Budiman!
A very excited looking David Budiman 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar John (ranked 4381 p4p, 4946 weight class) and Sean Baker (ranked 447 p4p, 471 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Baker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
John controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Sean Baker has been cut.
Baker looks winded!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
John tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually John drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but John is keeping busy.
John tries to pull guard but Baker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from John.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
John is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baker to keep the fight standing.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It's a brutal combination of punches from John! Baker is backing up but he can't get away as John lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Baker and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edgar John!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alen Marcenaro (ranked 4343 p4p, 3446 weight class) and Kida Tanaka (ranked 425 p4p, 340 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marcenaro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Tanaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Lose Yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Marcenaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kida Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcenaro has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Marcenaro controls the action.
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses.
Marcenaro digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marcenaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcenaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Marcenaro dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Kida Tanaka has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Marcenaro.
Marcenaro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcenaro lands a body punch.
Marcenaro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marcenaro jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marcenaro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcenaro is working an open guard so Tanaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marcenaro looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Marcenaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcenaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcenaro is breathing heavily.
Marcenaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcenaro prevents Tanaka from standing back up.
Marcenaro decides to stand and escape the position.
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcenaro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Alen Marcenaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marcenaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marcenaro tries to clinch up.
Marcenaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Marcenaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcenaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcenaro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcenaro.
Marcenaro tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Marcenaro drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to force a seperation but Marcenaro has the dominant position.
Marcenaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcenaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcenaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcenaro is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcenaro is just out of range.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcenaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Marcenaro misses.
Marcenaro rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka misses with an elbow strike.
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcenaro is looking to land body kicks.
Marcenaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marcenaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Marcenaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Marcenaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Marcenaro seems unphased.
Tanaka catches Marcenaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kida Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kida Tanaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marcenaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Alen Marcenaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcenaro darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the cage.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcenaro drags the fight down to the ground.
Tanaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcenaro controlling the position.
Tanaka wants to stand but Marcenaro is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcenaro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcenaro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tanaka wants to stand but Marcenaro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marcenaro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tanaka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcenaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka is trying to push Marcenaro away but Marcenaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcenaro avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcenaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Marcenaro avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Marcenaro tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka letting Marcenaro take a breather here.
Alen Marcenaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kida Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcenaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Marcenaro missing with knees to the body.
Marcenaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanaka is defending well for now.
Marcenaro jumps into guard, dragging Tanaka to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcenaro is pulling down on Tanaka's head to control his posture.
Tanaka stands up from Marcenaro's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kida Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcenaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka keeps Marcenaro at a distance using the push kick.
Marcenaro misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marcenaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcenaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Tanaka lands with a good body shot.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Marcenaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Marcenaro off balance momentarily.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcenaro manages to avoid it.
Marcenaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tanaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcenaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcenaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanaka, which made it look bad.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcenaro tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Marcenaro with a poor takedown
and Marcenaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka throws a nice head kick!
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Tanaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marcenaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcenaro walks into a jab.
Marcenaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcenaro.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcenaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kida Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kida Tanaka's cut.
That's time! Marcenaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marcenaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcenaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcenaro missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcenaro has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcenaro avoids the damage to the body.
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Marcenaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcenaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcenaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcenaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Marcenaro breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka looks to land a combination but Marcenaro avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcenaro darts in looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets double underhooks and turns Marcenaro into the cage.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Marcenaro avoids the elbow strike from Tanaka, against the cage.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcenaro is keeping busy.
Marcenaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcenaro won't allow it.
Tanaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcenaro tries a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka tries to break the clinch but Marcenaro is controlling the position.
Marcenaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Marcenaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcenaro is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcenaro takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcenaro has Tanaka pressed against the cage, preventing Tanaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Marcenaro.
A frustrated look appears on Tanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka tries to stall but Marcenaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcenaro avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Marcenaro blocks it.
Tanaka lands a nice elbow.
Marcenaro manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends Marcenaro stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcenaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcenaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
Tanaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanaka digs a good hook to Marcenaro's body.
Marcenaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcenaro prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Marcenaro trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcenaro is controlling him.
Marcenaro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcenaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcenaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcenaro shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka misses with a double jab.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcenaro. Marcenaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick.
Marcenaro wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marcenaro has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcenaro looking to stall.
Alen Marcenaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kida Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Marcenaro avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kida Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kida Tanaka!
Our winner, Kida Tanaka, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Mason (ranked 5304 p4p, 5521 weight class) and Pastor Quibs (ranked 484 p4p, 492 weight class). Quibs has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pastor Quibs 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pastor Quibs!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quibs.
Quibs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Quibs shoots and misses
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quibs looks winded!
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mason lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quibs misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
George Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pastor Quibs.
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason working aggressively here.
Quibs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quibs tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is looking to control Quibs's arms but Quibs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Quibs manages to break the clinch.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Mason both land. Nice combination.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Mason works over Quibs's head and body with a nice combination.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason works over Quibs's head and body with a nice combination.
Quibs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mason.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Quibs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason feints a jab promting Quibs to slip. Mason then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quibs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quibs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quibs misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quibs, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries a body shot but Quibs blocks it.
Mason looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Quibs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quibs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Quibs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quibs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Quibs gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Quibs controls his hands.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quibs blocking some punches.
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.
Quibs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
Quibs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from Mason.
Mason throws a series of strikes that have Quibs backpedaling.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quibs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Mason.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quibs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Mason both land. Nice combination.
Mason tries to clinch but Quibs is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quibs as Mason tries to tie him up.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason working aggressively here.
Quibs blocks a body shot from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quibs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quibs manages to break the clinch.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quibs can do to turn this around?
Quibs is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Quibs misses
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quibs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quibs.
George Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quibs shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Quibs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quibs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Mason.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mason.
Quibs dives in and grabs Mason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes down on Quibs's head and hops out.
George Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pastor Quibs.
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Quibs in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quibs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Quibs.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Quibs blocks an uppercut.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quibs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason tries to work over Quibs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quibs blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason avoiding damage.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason stalling in the clinch but Quibs improves position.
Mason trying to stall but Quibs improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Quibs.
Quibs blocking some punches.
Mason stalling in the clinch but Quibs improves position.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Quibs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Quibs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Quibs fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Quibs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Quibs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Mason dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Quibs fails with the takedown.
Mason feints a jab promting Quibs to slip. Mason then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quibs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mason.
Quibs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Mason.
Quibs doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Mason throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quibs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Quibs eats them both and turns towards Mason to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mason shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Quibs eats them both and turns towards Mason to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
George Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason feints a jab promting Quibs to slip. Mason then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quibs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quibs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
Mason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces Quibs off the cage and back into range.
Quibs fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Quibs.
George Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pastor Quibs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quibs tries to clinch but Mason moves away
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Quibs backing up. Quibs nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason throws a one two combo.
Pastor Quibs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Quibs pushes him off.
Quibs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Quibs looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mason wants to clinch up but Quibs keeps it at a distance.
Quibs shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Mason instigates a clinch.
Mason looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to stall.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quibs's elbow.
Mason keeps control of Quibs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason misses with some punches.
Quibs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mason is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Quibs.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason trying to stall but Quibs improves his position.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quibs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quibs blocks an uppercut.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Quibs.
Quibs blocks an uppercut.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quibs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quibs breaks from the clinch.
Quibs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quibs misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Quibs.
Mason is looking to clinch but Quibs is avoiding it.
Pastor Quibs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quibs throws a head kick that half lands.
Mason tries to clinch there but Quibs circles away.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
George Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quibs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Mason!
In defeat, Pastor Quibs stepped up to the mic, saying 'The match has been fixed!!! Bantay ramo sa akong Amahan! Hindi ako magpapahuli nang buhay!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Strickland (ranked 3650 p4p, 3333 weight class) and Yushin Okami (ranked 399 p4p, 372 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorenzo Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushin Okami!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strickland gets a clinch.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Okami drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okami wants to take the fight to the mat but Strickland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Okami has hold of one of Strickland's legs. Strickland is fighting the takedown attempt but Okami gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Okami works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okami is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Okami in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Okami looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Okami controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Okami sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Okami controlling from the full mount.
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.
Strickland's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Okami content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Okami has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We've been informed that Okami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Okami might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yushin Okami dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Okami is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Okami's ribcage. Okami let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland lands a shot to the body.
Strickland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okami goes for a takedown attempt but Strickland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strickland moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Strickland - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strickland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lorenzo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yushin Okami.
Strickland prevents the takedown attempt.
Strickland prevents the takedown attempt.
Okami is working for takedown but Strickland is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Okami is breathing heavily.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strickland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okami takes a shot to the head.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Okami.
Strickland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okami can do to turn this around?
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okami or not.
Strickland pushes Okami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okami tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strickland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strickland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strickland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strickland lands a nice shot to the body.
Strickland lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strickland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strickland.
Lorenzo Strickland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strickland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Strickland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
A nice left hand lands by Strickland.
Okami is rocked!
Strickland dips a shoulder and cracks Okami with a mighty uppercut! Okami falls back against the cage and Strickland unloads with a barrage of strikes! Okami is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Strickland screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Strickland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Paul (ranked 5458 p4p, 4127 weight class) and Urre Otsoa (ranked 499 p4p, 423 weight class). Paul comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-VdnD_8bYg. This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urre Otsoa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otsoa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Otsoa rushes Paul and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Paul is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Otsoa piles on the pressure and Paul crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urre Otsoa!
Jake Paul spoke after the fight, saying 'Dont judge me by my wins judge me on my losses'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yertson Cervenciente (ranked 2793 p4p, 3420 weight class) and Stephen Compton (ranked 317 p4p, 368 weight class). Yertson Cervenciente 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yertson Cervenciente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Compton!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenciente tries to clinch but Compton moves out of range.
It seemed like Compton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cervenciente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cervenciente is looking to land body kicks.
Cervenciente throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cervenciente wants to clinch
and Compton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cervenciente!
Cervenciente tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenciente wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cervenciente is trying to stand back up.
Cervenciente is trying to break free.
Cervenciente is trying to get back to his feet but Compton has full control of the position and if anything, Cervenciente has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cervenciente tries to break free.
Cervenciente trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenciente is trying to break free.
Compton not allowing Cervenciente to control his hands.
Compton is hanging on to Cervenciente's back as he tries to escape.
Cervenciente rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cervenciente is breathing heavily.
Cervenciente is looking for a sweep. Compton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cervenciente looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Compton stops Cervenciente from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cervenciente is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Compton!
Our winner, Stephen Compton, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Craig (ranked 3791 p4p, 3528 weight class) and Marcoh Olivia (ranked 406 p4p, 381 weight class). Olivia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember The Name - Fort Minor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcoh Olivia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Olivia keeps the fight on the outside.
Olivia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olivia unleashes a big counter combination but Craig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Craig tries to clinch up.
Craig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olivia is fending him off so far but Craig persists. Nope, Olivia circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olivia defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olivia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olivia lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olivia circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Olivia.
 It looks like Ryan Craig has been cut.
Olivia lands with a cross.
Craig shoots in for a double leg but Olivia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craig looks to throw the jab but Olivia is out of range.
Craig has his takedown stuffed
and Olivia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Craig thinking.
Craig is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Olivia circles away.
Marcoh Olivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olivia connects with the punch.
Craig misses with a double jab
and Olivia counters with a stiff right hand.
Olivia stalks Craig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craig's face. Craig staggers backwards, shaken.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Craig.
Olivia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Craig wants to control but Olivia is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivia pushes Craig away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Craig gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Olivia tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.
Olivia is pushing Craig's head away, looking to escape. Craig manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olivia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Olivia gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage.
Olivia misses with a body punch.
Olivia misses with a body punch.
Olivia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Olivia works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
Olivia tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olivia can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
Craig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olivia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Olivia lands the left hand.
Olivia lands with a nice combination. Craig backs away looking to recover.
Craig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olivia counters with a left and a right that stings Craig.
Olivia stalks Craig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craig's face. Craig staggers backwards, shaken.
Craig moves into range and clinches up with Olivia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olivia lands a right hook to the body.
Craig shoots in but no luck this time.
Olivia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivia duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Olivia scores with a four punch combination!
Olivia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olivia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craig back to the cage. Olivia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olivia.
Nice uppercut lands for Olivia. That snapped Craig's head back.
Olivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Olivia with a nice cross.
Craig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olivia wants to get back to his feet.
Craig slips a nice elbow through Olivia's hands, connecting with Olivia's forehead.
Olivia looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig wants to free his trapped foot but Olivia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Craig looks to land a right hand but Olivia moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy.
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Olivia circles away.
Olivia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olivia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olivia!
Olivia scores with a hook to the body. Craig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olivia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marcoh Olivia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy.
A left and a right from Olivia both land. Nice combination.
Olivia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Craig fails with the takedown
and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Olivia gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olivia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Olivia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Olivia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Olivia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olivia tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Olivia back against the cage.
Craig looking to slow down the pace here.
Olivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olivia misses with a punch to the body.
Olivia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Craig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Olivia to the mat. Olivia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Olivia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olivia wants to sweep here but Craig controlling him for the moment.
Olivia keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivia keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but Olivia is retaining full guard.
Craig wants to control from the top but Olivia keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Craig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olivia works over Craig's head and body with a nice combination.
Craig looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olivia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Craig manages to mount him!
Ryan Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olivia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Craig controlling his opponent.
Craig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olivia is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Craig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Olivia tries to reverse the position but Craig maintains control.
Olivia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olivia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craig with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivia is squirming around, avoiding Craig's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Olivia stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Craig misses.
Craig shoots in and drives through. Olivia sprawls well.
Craig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olivia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olivia looks to land a combination. Craig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Craig tries to clinch but Olivia is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy.
A left and a right from Olivia both land. Nice combination.
Olivia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivia as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olivia digs a good hook to Craig's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olivia scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Olivia. Beautiful body shot.
Olivia scores with a shot to the body.
Craig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olivia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olivia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craig eats them both and turns towards Olivia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Olivia scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivia throws a series of strikes that have Craig backpedaling.
Olivia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olivia jabs Craig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olivia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olivia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Craig's hands.
Craig fails with the takedown
and Olivia counters with a right hand to the body.
Olivia lands a slapping body shot.
Craig takes one to the side of the head.
Craig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olivia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Craig scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Olivia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olivia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olivia throws a good cross that connects.
Craig misses the jab.
Olivia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Craig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olivia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Olivia.
Craig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Ryan Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig dives in and grabs Olivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivia pushes down on Craig's head and hops out.
Olivia connects with a nice looking jab.
Olivia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olivia cracks Craig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olivia lands a glancing blow to the side of Craig's head.
Olivia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Craigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Olivia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olivia looks to land a combination. Craig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Craig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivia as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Craig misses with a takedown
and Olivia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olivia lands an overhand right.
Olivia dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Olivia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olivia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Craig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivia circles away.
Craig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Craig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Craig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olivia with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olivia feints a jab promting Craig to slip. Olivia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Craig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivia digs a good hook to Craig's body.
Craig tries for a takedown but Olivia circles away easily
and Olivia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Olivia.
Olivia moves out of range as Craig strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olivia.
Olivia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olivia scores with a nice strike.
Olivia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olivia wants it to stay on the feet.
Olivia scores with a one two! Craig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Craig is looking to clinch but Olivia is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig needs to keep his hands up - Olivia had a free shot at his head there.
Olivia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcoh Olivia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Olivia counters with a straight right hand.
Craig throws a lazy uppercut
letting Olivia counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcoh Olivia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olivia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcoh Olivia!
An out of breath Marcoh Olivia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ryan Craig spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that sucked, I’ll be back.'.
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