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MILF 120 Jovonovich vs Ridley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between zOe gOld (ranked 3348 p4p, 2858 weight class) and Funky Buttlovin (ranked 426 p4p, 379 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, zOe gOld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Funky Buttlovin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gOld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Buttlovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buttlovin throws a jab but it's blocked by gOld.
gOld swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buttlovin cracks gOld with a big right hand and gOld goes down!
 gOld is rocked!
 It looks like zOe gOld has been cut.
Buttlovin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. gOld is keeping the position for now.
Oh gOld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buttlovin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buttlovin drops back looking for a leg! gOld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and gOld manages to kick Buttlovin off! Buttlovin jumps back into gOld's guard.
gOld seems to have got his legs back now.
gOld knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buttlovin on the ground.
gOld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buttlovin is aware though and is defending well.
Buttlovin drops back looking for a leg! gOld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and gOld manages to kick Buttlovin off! Buttlovin jumps back into gOld's guard.
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!
Buttlovin drops back looking for a leg! gOld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and gOld manages to kick Buttlovin off! Buttlovin jumps back into gOld's guard.
Buttlovin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buttlovin drops back looking for a leg! gOld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and gOld manages to kick Buttlovin off! Buttlovin jumps back into gOld's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gOld is trying to control the position but Buttlovin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buttlovin drops back looking for a leg! gOld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and gOld manages to kick Buttlovin off! Buttlovin jumps back into gOld's guard.
Buttlovin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
gOld looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Buttlovin swings around for an armbar but gOld sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Buttlovin's guard.
gOld tries to free his leg and advance position but Buttlovin is retaining full guard.
gOld is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttlovin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. gOld 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 Buttlovin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buttlovin is looking for a sweep.
Buttlovin manages to work his way to half guard, despite gOld's best efforts.
Buttlovin looking for submissions off his back.
Buttlovin actively working from the bottom here.
gOld is looking for a kimura but Buttlovin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for gOld to get the leverage.
Buttlovin looking for submissions off his back.
Buttlovin wants to get back to full guard.
Buttlovin looking for subs from the bottom but gOld mounts him!
Buttlovin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gOld throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
gOld 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.
Buttlovin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gOld looking to control but Buttlovin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buttlovin is working to get back to half guard.
gOld wants to control the pace but Buttlovin is squirming around nicely.
gOld has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buttlovin's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttlovin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Buttlovin regains full guard. Nicely done.
gOld trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttlovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buttlovin is looking for a triangle but gOld pushes his legs off easily.
gOld is sitting in close to Buttlovin's body. Buttlovin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! gOld is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, gOld is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Buttlovin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Funky Buttlovin!
After winning the bout, Funky Buttlovin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Eaton (ranked 2137 p4p, 2969 weight class) and Autiosaaren Salama (ranked 58 p4p, 175 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezequiel Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Autiosaaren Salama!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salama misses with a lunging right hand
and Eaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salama tries to bum rush Eaton with a series of wild strikes but Eaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ezequiel Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama throws a hook but Eaton avoids it easily.
Eaton throws a hook to the side of Salama's head but Salama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eaton throws a sloppy body shot
and Salama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eaton misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Eaton there.
Salama misses with a straight left.
Eaton throws a hook but Salama avoids it easily.
A big right from Salama misses.
Eaton loads up on a big right hand but Salama slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eaton misses with a double jab.
Salama tries to clinch but Eaton moves out of range.
Salama takes a swing at Eaton's ribcage but misses.
Salama misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Eaton.
Eaton cracks Salama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eaton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Salama to stand back up!
 Salama is rocked!
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!
Salama ducks into an uppercut from Eaton and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezequiel Eaton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Peck (ranked 2651 p4p, 1705 weight class) and Stefan Schilt (ranked 78 p4p, 119 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bennett Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Schilt keeps Peck at a distance using the push kick.
Schilt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schilt throws an off balance right hand
and Peck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Schilt misses.
Peck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peck dodges the punch combination from Schilt.
Peck is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schilt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Peck.
Peck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schilt's elbow.
Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schilt moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peck prevents a body shot from Schilt.
Peck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schilt lands an uppercut.
Schilt misses with some punches.
Peck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schilt swings for the body but Peck moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Peck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schilt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peck.
Decent striking displayed by Schilt there.
Peck needs to keep his hands up - Schilt had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt misses with a body shot
and Peck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schilt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Schilt misses.
Peck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schilt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Bennett Peck has been cut.
Jab from Schilt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt misses with a straight right.
Peck throwing a counter right hand but Schilt manages to avoid it.
Schilt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Schilt lands but Peck takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Schilt misses with a hook
and Peck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schilt tried to score with a low kick but Peck checks it.
Schilt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schilt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Schilt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bennett Peck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schilt lands with a cross.
Schilt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peck. Peck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schilt with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schilt throws a shot from downtown. Peck moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schilt scores with a spinning back kick!
Schilt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Schilt there.
Schilt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Peck sprawling to the canvas! Peck rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schilt finish him?!
Peck is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilt sends Peck crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schilt is motioning to the referee to let Peck up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Peck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peck walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Schilt! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stefan Schilt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kidd (ranked 1511 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Otto Stollar (ranked 107 p4p, 101 weight class). Otto Stollar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Stollar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stollar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kidd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stollar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kidd uses from the top position.
Kidd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stollar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stollar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stollar!
Kidd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stollar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kidd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stollar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kidd sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Stollar is going to stand back up.
Kidd has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stollar. Oh but Kidd has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stollar goes limp - he's gone! Kidd jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Kidd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cero Dohbopavich (ranked 2394 p4p, 2348 weight class) and Marko Novakovic (ranked 307 p4p, 304 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cero Dohbopavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Novakovic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novakovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dohbopavich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Novakovic!
Dohbopavich in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dohbopavich trying to control the action but Novakovic is working from the bottom.
Dohbopavich throws an elbow but Novakovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Novakovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dohbopavich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dohbopavich is looking to take a break and control but Novakovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novakovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dohbopavich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dohbopavich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dohbopavich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Novakovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Novakovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Dohbopavich dominates the positioning.
Dohbopavich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dohbopavich scores with punches from side control.
We've been hearing that Dohbopavich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dohbopavich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dohbopavich misses with the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich lands an elbow.
Dohbopavich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Novakovic parries the strikes from Dohbopavich easily there. Dohbopavich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Novakovic to escape.
Dohbopavich tries to score with some ground and pound. Novakovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dohbopavich lands a few punches from side control.
Novakovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dohbopavich dominating with strikes here.
Dohbopavich throws some wild stikes that Novakovic manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dohbopavich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dohbopavich looking to control but Novakovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Novakovic taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dohbopavich connects with a bit shot that sees Novakovic covering up! More strikes from Dohbopavich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dohbopavich is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frane Vinkovic (ranked 1038 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Gniewomir Wojciechowski (ranked 79 p4p, 94 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frane Vinkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gniewomir Wojciechowski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojciechowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinkovic misses the target.
Wojciechowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vinkovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Wojciechowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vinkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Vinkovic misses.
Wojciechowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojciechowski misses the jab.
It looked like Vinkovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinkovic moves away from the strike by Wojciechowski.
Vinkovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wojciechowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinkovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wojciechowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Gniewomir Wojciechowski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojciechowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Vinkovic counter with a right hand.
Wojciechowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojciechowski moves away.
A big right from Vinkovic misses.
Wojciechowski moves into the clinch.
Wojciechowski misses with a punch to the body.
Wojciechowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vinkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojciechowski backwards.
Wojciechowski tries to throw a body punch but Vinkovic avoids it by throwing Wojciechowski back against the cage.
Wojciechowski misses with the head strike.
Wojciechowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinkovic.
Wojciechowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojciechowski.
Vinkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wojciechowski cracks Vinkovic with a good jab.
Vinkovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wojciechowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinkovic manages to avoid it.
Vinkovic throwing a counter right hand but Wojciechowski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wojciechowski fails to land.
Wojciechowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinkovic's elbow.
Wojciechowski blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojciechowski tries a body shot but Vinkovic blocks it.
Wojciechowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski misses with a body punch.
Wojciechowski tries a body shot but Vinkovic blocks it.
Wojciechowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinkovic controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojciechowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vinkovic.
Vinkovic is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Wojciechowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski tries to work over Vinkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojciechowski lands a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wojciechowski misses with a punch to the body.
Wojciechowski blocks an uppercut.
Wojciechowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinkovics head.
Wojciechowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojciechowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vinkovic.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojciechowski scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Wojciechowski as the two fighters clinch.
Wojciechowski tries to throw a body punch but Vinkovic avoids it by throwing Wojciechowski back against the cage.
Wojciechowski misses with a body punch.
Wojciechowski misses with a punch to the body.
Wojciechowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojciechowski lands with a light punch inside.
Vinkovic blocks a body shot from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Vinkovic's ribcage. Vinkovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski scores with a hook to the body.
Wojciechowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands with a left to the head.
Wojciechowski lands with a left to the head.
Wojciechowski can't find room to land a body shot as Vinkovic controls the action.
Wojciechowski drops Vinkovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vinkovic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vinkovic is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojciechowski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vinkovic with a big uppercut! Vinkovic tries to clinch up but Wojciechowski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vinkovic to the mat! Vinkovic covers up and Wojciechowski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gniewomir Wojciechowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Gniewomir Wojciechowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie Lopez (ranked 1165 p4p, 749 weight class) and Majid Rahim (ranked 86 p4p, 20 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Majid Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez darts in and clinches Rahim up against the cage.
Rahim throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Rahim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahim tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rahim fails to pull guard.
Rahim manages to pull guard.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lopez trying to control the position but Rahim is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rahim!
Rahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez landing strikes from the mount.
Lopez looking to control but Rahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez prevents Rahim from getting the reversal.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Lopez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez with a couple of short strikes.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez landing punches.
It looks like Majid Rahim has been cut.
Lopez controlling from mount.
Lopez cracks Rahim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rahim is looking to escape.
Lopez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lopez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez looking to control but Rahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rahim is looking to escape.
Rahim wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rahim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rahim taking shots to the head.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahim is trying to escape the mount.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Majid Rahim's cut even more.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rahim is rocked!
Majid Rahim'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 Majid Rahim's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louie Lopez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Tanaka (ranked 537 p4p, 804 weight class) and Eli Vaughn (ranked 39 p4p, 21 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eli Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn tries to clinch up.
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vaughn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Tanaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Vaughn blocks it.
Vaughn moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vaughn just manages to avoid it.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Vaughn takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Vaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Tanaka.
A shot to the body from Vaughn misses
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
Vaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Tanaka.
Vaughn wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vaughn clinches up against the cage.
Vaughn blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaughn controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Tanaka.
Vaughn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka works on Vaughn's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaughn looks winded!
Tanaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaughn or not.
A short right from Tanaka.
Tanaka is leaning against Vaughn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanaka lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
A short body shot lands from Tanaka as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vaughn.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vaughn.
A right hand to the body from Tanaka.
Nice body punch from Tanaka - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka digs a right hand underneath Vaughn's ribcage. Vaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka pushes Vaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Tanaka.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
Tanaka drops Vaughn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vaughn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vaughn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Vaughn senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaito Tanaka!
A relieved looking Kaito Tanaka 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo DiMaggio (ranked 260 p4p, 322 weight class) and Uche Igwe (ranked 19 p4p, 26 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo DiMaggio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uche Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Enzo DiMaggio has been cut.
DiMaggio misses with a looping right.
DiMaggio slips a jab from Igwe.
It looked like DiMaggio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DiMaggio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Igwe sends DiMaggio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Igwe is motioning to the referee to let DiMaggio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
DiMaggio is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Oh DiMaggio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Igwe throws a hook but DiMaggio avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igwe punishes DiMaggio's body with a nice straight punch.
DiMaggio seems to have got his legs back now.
DiMaggio throws a chopping leg kick but Igwe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Igwe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks DiMaggio out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uche Igwe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 205 p4p, 236 weight class) and Luke Ridley (ranked 32 p4p, 41 weight class). Ridley has chosen No Shelter/ Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jardani Jovonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jovonovich misses the target.
Jovonovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovonovich gets control of Ridley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jovonovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovonovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jovonovich keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass.
Jovonovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jovonovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jovonovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ridley uses it to pass to side control.
Jovonovich is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face as Ridley controls the position.
Jovonovich tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jovonovich trying to remain calm as Ridley controls from the top position.
Jovonovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jovonovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jovonovich is looking to reverse the position.
Ridley controlling the position.
Jovonovich is looking for a sweep.
Ridley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jovonovich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jovonovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Jovonovich is trying to escape the position but Ridley is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ridley tries to stand but Jovonovich is controlling his head.
Jovonovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jovonovich wants to control but Ridley postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ridley controls the position.
Jovonovich struggling a bit here.
Jovonovich is trying to escape the position but Ridley is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich instigates a clinch.
Ridley throws a head punch that misses.
Ridley breaks from the clinch.
Jovonovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridley.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jardani Jovonovich has been cut.
Ridley misses with a low kick as Jovonovich jumps back.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Ridley back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley working hard to break the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ridley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ridley misses with a looping left.
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jovonovich closes the distance and clinches.
Ridley misses with some punches.
Ridley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridley needs to keep his hands up - Jovonovich had a free shot at his head there.
Ridley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Ridley back into the cage.
Ridley manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jovonovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ridley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jovonovich forces Ridley back against the cage and clinches.
Ridley working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridley.
Ridley working hard to break the clinch.
Jovonovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jovonovich pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Ridley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jovonovich has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jovonovich is looking to get back to full guard here but Ridley has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jovonovich being controlled for a moment.
Jovonovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Luke Ridley has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jovonovich is looking for a sweep.
Ridley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ridley controlling the position.
Jovonovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ridley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley working away.
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face as Ridley controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jardani Jovonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Ridley moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Ridley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovonovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ridley can't break the clinch.
Ridley breaks from the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to clinch there but Ridley circles away.
Luke Ridley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovonovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ridley.
Jovonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovonovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by Jovonovich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovonovich wants to clinch up but Ridley keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Ridley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovonovich.
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridley misses with a looping right.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jardani Jovonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jovonovich's hands.
Some wild striking there from Ridley.
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley tries to keep at a distance but Jovonovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridley tries to break free but Jovonovich pushes him back against the cage.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but Ridley has him pressed against the cage.
Ridley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovonovich tries to pull guard but Ridley holds him up against the cage and eventually Jovonovich drops back down to his feet.
Ridley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridley.
Ridley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jovonovich stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley tries to break free but Jovonovich pushes him back against the cage.
Jovonovich has Ridley pressed against the cage, preventing Ridley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jovonovich leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ridley wants to break free but Jovonovich has control.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ridley to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jardani Jovonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovonovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ridley walks away with a smile on his face. Jovonovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ridley cracks Jovonovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridley swings for the body but Jovonovich moves out of range.
Ridley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ridley misses with a looping left.
Ridley scores with a shot to the body.
Ridley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jovonovich dodges the punch combination from Ridley.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ridley!
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!
Jovonovich trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Jovonovich tries to advance to mount but Ridley denies him.
Jovonovich is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ridley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ridley is trying to improve his position.
Jovonovich wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Jovonovich tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Jovonovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ridley, who protects the arm well.
Jovonovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Jovonovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ridley can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovonovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridley throws out a counter right but Jovonovich avoids it with no problem.
Jovonovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jovonovich walks into a straight right hand from Ridley.
Luke Ridley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jovonovich missing with a left hand there. Ridley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ridley 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Ridley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luke Ridley waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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