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UCF 77: Bolkvadze v Idaho PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 2347 p4p, 24162 weight class) and Yuri Sola (ranked 280 p4p, 560 weight class). Yuri Sola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schoonie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Sola!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Sola saw that one coming.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Sola avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins tries to work over Sola's front leg with a kick but Sola checks it.
Sola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
Sola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sola.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Sola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Sola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye.
Sola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Sola moves out of range.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sola.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sola throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sola feints the counter takedown.
Sola dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Sola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Sola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sola looks to land a body kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schoonie Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Sola is out of range.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Sola ducks under and follows up with a left that Sola also avoids with ease.
Sola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Sola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a solid body kick.
Jenkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sola digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Sola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Jenkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Sola had a free shot at his head there.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Sola avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Sola ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sola misses with a few strikes there.
Sola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sola to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Sola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sola is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sola postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pulls Sola in close to prevent any damage.
Sola trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sola connects with a couple of short punches.
Sola with a nice head shot there.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sola is one step ahead there.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins pulls Sola in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schoonie Jenkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Sola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schoonie Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sola takes a step back to recover.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sola slips a jab from Jenkins.
Sola lands a two punch combo.
Sola lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Jenkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sola counters with a left and a right that stings Jenkins.
Sola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jenkins.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenkins. That snapped Sola's head back.
Sola ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Sola moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sola manages to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sola avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sola was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Sola.
As Sola looks to move away, Jenkins throws a big counter combo but Sola just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Sola saw that one coming.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuri Sola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schoonie Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sola scores with a shot to the body.
Sola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Sola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jenkins cracks Sola with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sola throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Sola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jenkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from Sola.
Jenkins thows a body kick. Sola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sola misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Sola had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Sola.
Jenkins throws out a powerful jab.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Sola saw that one coming.
Sola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sola ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins looks to throw a body kick
and Sola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins has control of Sola's left arm, preventing Sola from doing any damage.
Sola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sola stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins pulls Sola in to control the position.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Sola controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins is pulling down on Sola's head. It's preventing any offense from Sola, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Sola from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sola's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Schoonie Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Sola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Sola's leg. Sola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenkins swings for the body but Sola moves out of range.
Jenkins wants to slow Sola down by chopping away at his legs.
Sola throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
Sola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sola shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
Sola throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Sola blocks the body kick.
A jab from Sola misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sola throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Jenkins.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Sola.
A big left from Sola misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sola misses with a body shot
and Sola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Sola moves out of range easily.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Sola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sola checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Sola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sola looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Sola throws a good cross that connects.
Sola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sola looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jenkins misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a swing at Sola's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sola.
Sola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Sola with an uppercut!
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Jenkins
and Sola counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins trying to control but Sola flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sola scores with strikes from the back.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Sola just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Jenkins right now.
Schoonie Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sola has good solid back control here.
Sola is landing with strikes. Jenkins can't take much more of this.
Sola is not going to allow Jenkins to sit and survive in this position.
Sola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sola tries to keep control of the position but Jenkins is staying busy.
Sola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sola is not going to allow Jenkins to sit and survive in this position.
Jenkins covering up well and avoiding damage.
Yuri Sola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sola lands punches and elbows.
Sola scores with strikes from the back.
Sola throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sola softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sola has Jenkins flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Sola avoiding Jenkins 's attempts to control his hands.
Jenkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sola's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri Sola.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schoonie Jenkins!
Schoonie Jenkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimebag Abbot (ranked 3405 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Zacharias Sabel (ranked 387 p4p, 284 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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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dimebag Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zacharias Sabel!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabel misses with a lunging right hand
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Abbot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sabel.
Abbot seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abbot's head backwards.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Abbot slips a jab from Sabel.
As Sabel tries to get set, Abbot tries to push him back and clinch up but Sabel manages to avoid the attempt.
Sabel dips to his left and cracks Abbot with an uppercut!
A big left from Sabel misses.
Abbot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabel misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Abbot counter with a right hand.
Sabel works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Sabel finds it's way through Abbot's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel misses with a looping right.
Abbot half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel scores with a punch to the head.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel lands a body shot.
Sabel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abbot backs up against the cage.
Sabel wants to slow Abbot down by chopping away at his legs.
Sabel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbot manages to avoid it.
Abbot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sabel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sabel throws a sloppy body shot
and Abbot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abbot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abbot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abbot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Abbot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabel has managed to get both his arms back between Abbot's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot looking to control.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abbot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabel wants to stand but Abbot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abbot has his foot on Sabel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabel works his way back into a safe position though.
Sabel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sabel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot looking for a guillotine here but Sabel defends easily.
Sabel looking to sit in guard and control but Abbot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sabel is trying to control the position but Abbot postures up.
Abbot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abbot pushing down on Sabel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabel looking for submissions off his back.
Abbot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sabel keeping hold of Abbot's head, controlling as best he can.
Abbot slows the pace down in half guard.
Sabel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abbot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dimebag Abbot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abbot.
Sabel cracks Abbot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbot slips under a jab.
Abbot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sabel avoids it.
Abbot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabel scores with a shot to the body.
Abbot slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Abbot's shoulder, as Abbot tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel misses with an uppercut
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sabel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbot has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sabel lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel misses with a right hand
enabling Abbot to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Sabel catches Abbot right on the button with a cross.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Abbot counters by clinching up.
Sabel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abbot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abbot up against the cage.
Sabel lands with a short shot to the head.
Sabel misses with some punches.
Sabel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abbot keeping full guard, as Sabel tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabel has gone for a leg lock! Abbot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sabel's guard.
Sabel working for a triangle but Abbot defends it easily.
Sabel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abbot passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbot controlling the position from side mount.
Abbot trying to control the position but Sabel is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabel struggling a bit here.
Abbot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabel has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Abbot stalls from top position.
Sabel is looking for a sweep.
Abbot is trying to get an arm triangle but Sabel is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Sabel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abbot is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abbot controlling from the full mount.
Abbot moves to back control.
Abbot is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sabel has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Abbot has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sabel taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Abbot doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimebag Abbot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gray (ranked 2199 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Bjorn Haelfson (ranked 288 p4p, 334 weight class). Haelfson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 80/20SKYBEEF kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alex Gray has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Haelfson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray scores with a jab. Haelfson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haelfson throws a body kick that misses
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray lands a head shot.
Haelfson drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haelfson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Haelfson is just out of range.
Haelfson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gray is looking to wear down Haelfson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haelfson manages to avoid it.
Haelfson feints a counter leg kick.
Haelfson throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Haelfson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Haelfson's head back.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gray throws a body punch but Haelfson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Haelfson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Bjorn Haelfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Haelfson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haelfson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Gray preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Gray is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson wants to free his trapped foot but Gray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gray trying to hold on to Haelfson's head to control him but Haelfson postures up.
Gray is refusing to be controlled, as Haelfson sits in half guard.
Haelfson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura here.
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
Gray is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Haelfson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haelfson is thwarting Gray's attempts to control the position.
Gray won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Gray trying to hold on to Haelfson's head to control him but Haelfson postures up.
Gray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haelfson works his way into full mount!
Gray looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Haelfson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gray manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Haelfson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gray is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gray prevents Haelfson from moving into mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gray is defending well.
Gray keeps Haelfson under control for a moment.
Gray prevents Haelfson from moving into mount.
Haelfson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but Gray denies him.
Gray manages to get back to half guard.
Gray is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Gray is controlling Haelfson's trapped leg to prevent Haelfson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Haelfson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Haelfson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haelfson throws a good cross that connects.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haelfson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray swings for the body but Haelfson moves out of range.
Haelfson slips a jab from Gray.
A low kick from Haelfson is predictable there
and Haelfson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray throws a body punch but Haelfson moves out of range.
Haelfson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
No luck for Haelfson with that takedown attempt.
Alex Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray lands a nice hook to Haelfson's body. Haelfson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Haelfson is predictable there
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gray there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haelfson scores with a hook.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
Haelfson lands a body shot.
Haelfson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
Alex Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray jabs Haelfson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray lands with a hook. Haelfson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haelfson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haelfson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray lands a nice shot that snaps Haelfson's head back.
Haelfson tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
Haelfson shoots and misses
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray instigates a clinch.
Haelfson is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Gray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is leaning against Haelfson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gray lands a left hand.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Gray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Haelfson. Haelfson gets slowly back to his feet.
Haelfson is breathing heavily.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray cracks Haelfson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haelfson moves away from the strike by Gray.
Haelfson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Haelfson. Haelfson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haelfson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray lands a glancing blow to the side of Haelfson's head.
Haelfson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Haelfson ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haelfson can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray swings for the body but Haelfson moves out of range.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray scores with a shot to the body.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haelfson moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.
Haelfson misses the shot to the body.
Haelfson connects with the punch.
Gray throws a body punch but Haelfson moves out of range.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray throws a good cross that connects.
Haelfson misses with a looping left.
Haelfson tries to clinch
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haelfson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Haelfson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Haelfson shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Gray digs a good hook to Haelfson's body.
Gray punishes Haelfson's body with a nice straight punch.
Haelfson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Haelfson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haelfson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haelfson tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haelfson.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Haelfson pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haelfson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Haelfson persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
Haelfson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gray to score with a decent uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haelfson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gray wants to control but Haelfson postures up.
Gray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haelfson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is trying to improve his position.
Gray is trying to control Haelfson's posture but Haelfson avoids it.
Haelfson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gray!
Gray is looking to get to half guard.
Haelfson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray regains half guard.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Gray trying to control here.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Gray gets full guard.
Gray pulls Haelfson in close to prevent any damage.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haelfson being controlled here momentarily.
Gray controls Haelfson momentarily but Haelfson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Haelfson postures up.
Gray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray has control of Haelfson's left arm, preventing Haelfson from doing any damage.
Haelfson postures up.
Haelfson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haelfson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gray instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Haelfson tries for a takedown but Gray manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Gray.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haelfson ducks right into an uppercut from Gray.
Haelfson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Haelfson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Gray is working Haelfson over against the cage.
Haelfson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haelfson backwards.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haelfson backwards.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gray!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Praew Dao (ranked 2583 p4p, 1214 weight class) and The Ole Dick Twist (ranked 336 p4p, 162 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Praew Dao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Ole Dick Twist!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dao scores with a decent looking hook.
Dao misses with a looping left.
Dao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dick Twist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Dick Twist tries to counter it with a takedown but Dao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dick Twist closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dao is looking to escape.
Dick Twist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick Twist is working away from the top position though.
Dick Twist is nestled in close to Dao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dick Twist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dick Twist is looking to advance position but Dao won't allow it.
Dao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dick Twist on the ground.
Dao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dick Twist drops an elbow to the side of Dao's head.
Dao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dick Twist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dao is trying to maintain the position but Dick Twist is very close to passing his half guard.
Dick Twist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dick Twist throwing shots but Dao is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao wants to get back to his feet.
Dao is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Dick Twist there.
Dick Twist is nestled in close to Dao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dao wants to get back to his feet.
Dao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dick Twist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick Twist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Dick Twist there.
Dao has one foot on Dick Twist's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Praew Dao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dick Twist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Twist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dick Twist shoots in and drives through. Dao sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dick Twist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dao throws the left hand but Dick Twist avoids the punch easily.
Dick Twist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dao defends it nicely.
Dick Twist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dao.
Dick Twist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick Twist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dao throws a shot from downtown. Dick Twist moves away and avoids it.
Dick Twist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick Twist doesn't manage to clinch there - Dao circles away.
Dao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Dick Twist tries to counter it with a takedown but Dao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dao. Dick Twist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao looks to land a left hand but Dick Twist moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Dao tenderised Dick Twist's leg. Dick Twist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dao doesn't manage to clinch there - Dick Twist circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick Twist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dick Twist is out of range and Dao settles back down.
Dick Twist slips a straight right by Dao.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dick Twist is defended easily by Dao.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Ole Dick Twist.
Dick Twist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dick Twist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dick Twist thows a huge punch but Dao dodges it nicely.
Dao kicks Dick Twist off and gets back to his feet.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Dao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick Twist.
Dick Twist with the counter takedown but Dao avoids it easily.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick Twist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dick Twist throws a big right hand that misses.
Dick Twist stops Dao from standing up.
Dao controlling Dick Twist's posture.
Dick Twist wants to pass the guard but Dao is keeping the position.
Dick Twist landing with the ground and pound.
Dick Twist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick Twist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dao pushes Dick Twist off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dao stuffs the takedown.
Dick Twist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dao.
Dao throws a low kick, looking for Dick Twist's leg but Dick Twist calmly moves out of range.
Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dick Twist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Dao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Praew Dao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dick Twist.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
Dao throws a jab when Dick Twist was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick Twist.
Dick Twist slips a jab from Dao.
Dao lands a nice shot to the body.
Dao throws a shot from downtown. Dick Twist moves away and avoids it.
Dick Twist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dao.
Dick Twist shoots for a double leg takedown but Dao sprawls well. He's pushed Dick Twist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dao misses with a straight left.
Dao misses with an uppercut.
Dick Twist with the counter takedown but Dao avoids it easily.
Dao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dick Twist moves forwards but Dao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dick Twist slips a straight right by Dao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dick Twist checks it well.
Dao misses with an uppercut.
Dick Twist feints the counter takedown.
Dao lands a body shot.
A big right from Dao misses.
Dick Twist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dao misses with a hook.
The Ole Dick Twist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick Twist feints the counter takedown.
Dick Twist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dao tries to avoid it but Dick Twist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dao to the ground. Dao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Ole Dick Twist.
Dick Twist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dao slaps away a takedown attempt from Dick Twist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dick Twist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dao.
Dao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dao misses with a left hand
and Dick Twist counters with a shoot takedown. Dao fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Dick Twist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dao is adopting a defensive guard.
Dao uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Dao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick Twist staying out of range there.
Dao lunges at Dick Twist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dick Twist's hand.
Dao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick Twist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Dao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dao.
Dao connects with the punch.
Jab by Dao.
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dick Twist.
Dao misses with a looping right.
Dick Twist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick Twist.
Dick Twist dives in and grabs Dao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dao pushes down on Dick Twist's head and hops out.
Dick Twist slips under a jab from Dao.
Dao misses the jab.
Good exchange - Dao coming out on top.
Dao leaves Dick Twist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dao leaves Dick Twist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dick Twist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick Twist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dick Twists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Praew Dao is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Dick Twist.
Dao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dao thuds his right hand into Dick Twist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Dao misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dick Twist is defended easily by Dao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dick Twist moves out of range as Dao strikes.
Dick Twist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dick Twist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dao misses with a hook. Dick Twist ducked under it nicely.
Dick Twist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dick Twist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dao.
Dao misses with a hook.
Dao throws a hook but Dick Twist blocks it.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dick Twist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dick Twist tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dao wants it to stay on the feet.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Ole Dick Twist.
Dao lands a lovely overhand right.
Dick Twist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dao scores with a sloppy right hand. Dick Twist should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao lands a high kick!
Dao misses with a leg kick.
Dick Twist ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
And Dick Twist tries to counter it with a takedown but Dao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dick Twist fails to land the takedown.
Dao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dick Twist slips a straight right by Dao.
Dao misses with a left hand
and Dick Twist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dick Twist is fighting to break Dao's control of his arms but Dao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dick Twist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dick Twist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick Twist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dick Twist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dao controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick Twist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dick Twist is controlling him.
Dao is adopting a defensive guard.
Dick Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dao is trying to control the position but Dick Twist postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dao holds on and takes a little breather.
Dao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dick Twist is looking to work some ground and pound but Dao has wrist control.
Dao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Dao. No joy for Dick Twist on that attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dao throws a jab when Dick Twist was well out of range.
Dick Twist feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dao just misses with a punch to the body.
Dao connects with the punch.
Dick Twist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dao connects with a body shot.
Dick Twist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dao.
Dick Twist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick Twist slips a jab from Dao.
Dao throws a right hand that misses
and Dick Twist counters with a takedown into side control.
Dao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick Twist can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick Twist misses with a few strikes there.
Dao misses with a straight left.
Dick Twist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dick Twist showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dao wants to get back to his feet.
Dao is trying to get back to full guard.
The Ole Dick Twist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick Twist lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dick Twist.
Dao is looking to control Dick Twist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dao avoid being mounted?
Dao kicks off Dick Twist and gets to his feet.
Dick Twist closes the distance and clinches.
Dick Twist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dao's efforts to push away.
Dick Twist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dick Twist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dick Twist has him pressed against the cage.
Dick Twist is trying to pull guard but Dao has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Praew Dao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Praew Dao!
Praew Dao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron McNab (ranked 1402 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Phil Qwerty (ranked 187 p4p, 167 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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22
183
5 - 2 - 0 |
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7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Qwerty!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNab lands a slapping body shot.
Qwerty misses with an uppercut.
McNab decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McNab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Qwerty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNab.
McNab thows a huge punch but Qwerty dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that McNab has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Qwerty taking some punishment here, with McNab in his half guard.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qwerty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab trying to control the pace.
McNab slips a nice elbow through Qwerty's hands, connecting with Qwerty's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McNab there.
Qwerty tries to roll over but McNab keeps him under control.
Qwerty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNab.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Qwerty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Qwerty is staying active underneath McNab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McNab not doing much here.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if McNab is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McNab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McNab sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McNab looks to land a strike but Qwerty avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McNab wants to control from the top but Qwerty keeps moving.
Qwerty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNab throwing strikes but missing.
McNab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab trying to control but Qwerty is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Qwerty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNab.
McNab seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qwerty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNab.
McNab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Qwerty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNab. Qwerty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qwerty throws a right hand that misses
and McNab counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNab thows a huge punch but Qwerty dodges it nicely.
Qwerty has hold of McNab's hands but McNab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McNab trying to control the pace.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, McNab seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNab with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McNab working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McNab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McNab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qwerty misses with a looping left.
McNab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Qwerty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qwerty loads up on a big right hand but McNab slips the punch.
Qwerty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNab on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McNab looks to land a left hand but Qwerty moved out of range nicely.
Qwerty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qwerty moves out of range of the strikes.
McNab stuns Qwerty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McNab thuds a left hand into Qwerty's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qwerty.
McNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qwerty was well out of range. Poor timing from McNab.
McNab closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Qwerty sneaks out the side door and pushes McNab away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from McNab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab lands a nice looking body shot.
Qwerty throws a lazy uppercut
so McNab counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McNab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qwerty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qwerty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qwerty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab trying to control but Qwerty is working from the bottom.
McNab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McNab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qwerty can do to turn this around?
McNab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNab is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McNab passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McNab controlling from side mount.
Cameron McNab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qwerty keeps working.
McNab cracks Qwerty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McNab working the ground and pound but Qwerty is defending the strikes.
McNab throws an elbow but Qwerty slips to the side and avoids it well.
Qwerty is being controlled here.
McNab working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McNab taking a breather here.
McNab seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Qwerty for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNab scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Qwerty to see if he's OK.
Qwerty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McNab wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks McNab politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McNab prefers to stall for the moment though.
McNab lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McNab remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qwerty keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Qwerty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qwerty! But no joy.
Qwerty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qwerty lands with a hook. McNab tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNab is looking to wear down Qwerty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qwerty.
McNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qwerty.
Qwerty throws a poor cross that misses
and McNab counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Qwerty looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNab is one step ahead there.
McNab sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Qwerty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Qwerty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab throwing strikes but missing.
McNab trying to control but Qwerty is working from the bottom.
McNab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McNab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McNab advances to half guard.
McNab prevents Qwerty from improving his position.
McNab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, McNab seems content to control.
Phil Qwerty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab'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.
McNab lands with a punch from half guard.
McNab is looking to take a break and control but Qwerty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNab is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qwerty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNab.
McNab is trying to control. Qwerty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McNab shoots in and gets a takedown into Qwerty's guard.
McNab stands up over Qwerty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Qwerty keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
Qwerty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNab.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Qwerty throws his legs up looking for a submission but McNab uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qwerty is not content to let McNab control the position.
McNab in side control, throwing shots but Qwerty defends.
McNab tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Qwerty tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
McNab controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from McNab.
Cameron McNab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron McNab showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNab 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron McNab!
The defeated Phil Qwerty had this to say: 'God damn, its not good to take a fight when you have a hangover....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michele Rene Gaspard (ranked 2690 p4p, 986 weight class) and Luke Smith (ranked 238 p4p, 97 weight class). Luke Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michele Rene Gaspard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Smith!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Smith misses.
Gaspard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaspard misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaspard off the cage and back into range.
Michele Rene Gaspard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaspard.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gaspard moved out of range.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gaspard throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Gaspard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaspard tries to clinch up.
Gaspard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaspard tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Gaspard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Gaspard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaspard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaspard wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaspard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaspard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Gaspard connects with a looping right hand.
Gaspard scores with a jab to the body.
Gaspard missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaspard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Gaspard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaspard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gaspard moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Gaspard jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaspard throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaspard is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Gaspard connects with a body shot.
A big right from Gaspard misses.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Gaspard saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Gaspard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaspard scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gaspard's head but Gaspard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Gaspard throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaspard misses with a low kick.
Gaspard throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Gaspard doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Gaspard there.
Smith moves out of range as Gaspard throws a body kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Gaspard moves out of range.
Gaspard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gaspard is out of range.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaspard.
Gaspard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaspard throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a hook.
Gaspard throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaspard throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Gaspard works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gaspard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gaspard with a hook.
Gaspard pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaspard controls his hands.
Gaspard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaspard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michele Rene Gaspard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaspard wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspard moves away.
Good shot there by Gaspard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michele Rene Gaspard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Gaspard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Gaspard ducks down to avoid it.
Gaspard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gaspard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaspard looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Gaspard.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Gaspard moves away and avoids it.
Smith checks a low kick from Gaspard.
Gaspard misses with the body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaspard lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Gaspard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaspard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaspard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspard throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gaspard is out of range.
Gaspard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Nice shot lands for Gaspard.
Gaspard throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Gaspard drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaspard won't allow it.
Gaspard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaspard.
Gaspard ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Gaspard closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Gaspard is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaspard jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Gaspard to sweep him here.
Gaspard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith trying to control but Gaspard is working from the bottom.
Gaspard working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to Gaspard's body and controls the position.
Gaspard controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaspard lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Gaspard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Gaspard avoids it with no problem.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Gaspard moved out of range nicely.
Gaspard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gaspard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gaspard slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith moves away from the strike by Gaspard.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Gaspard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaspard scores with a punch to the head.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a hook. Gaspard ducked under it nicely.
Gaspard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gaspard's shoulder, as Gaspard tries to avoid the shot.
Gaspard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Gaspard settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Gaspard.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Gaspard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gaspard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gaspard throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Gaspard throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a body punch but Gaspard moves out of range.
Gaspard with a hook.
Gaspard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Gaspard
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gaspard.
Gaspard misses with a straight left.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaspard.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gaspard scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gaspard slips the punch.
Gaspard rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaspard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaspard has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets through Gaspard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Gaspard's ribcage. Gaspard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gaspard blocking some punches.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaspard throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Gaspard misses with a jab to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaspard throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Gaspard moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
 Gaspard is rocked!
Gaspard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Gaspard throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspard defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Gaspard throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a jab to Gaspard's midsection.
Gaspard ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaspard manages to avoid it.
Gaspard wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a hook but Gaspard blocks it.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Gaspard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gaspard's shoulder, as Gaspard tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaspard.
Gaspard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gaspard lands with an overhand left.
Gaspard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gaspard.
Gaspard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gaspard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaspard moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Gaspard staying out of range there.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaspard lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Gaspard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Gaspard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaspard with a nice calf kick.
Gaspard seems to have got his legs back now.
Gaspard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gaspard misses the 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!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaspard on the side of the head.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaspard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith lands a jab to Gaspard's midsection.
Gaspard closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaspard takes a shot to the head.
Gaspard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Gaspard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Gaspard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands a body shot.
Gaspard throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gaspard slips the punch.
Gaspard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Smith.
I think Smith 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Smith 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tolgot Tochukwu (ranked 1697 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Bruce Hardman (ranked 158 p4p, 118 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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152
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tolgot Tochukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tochukwu misses with an uppercut.
Hardman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tochukwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardman closes the distance and clinches up with Tochukwu, looking for a takedown. Hardman pushes Tochukwu against the cage but Tochukwu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tochukwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Tochukwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tochukwu scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardman moves forwards but Tochukwu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tolgot Tochukwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tochukwu tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tochukwu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Tochukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardman shoots in for a double leg but Tochukwu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardman tries to move into range but Tochukwu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tochukwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
Tochukwu scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Hardman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Tochukwu misses the target.
Hardman moves out of range as Tochukwu strikes.
It looks like Tochukwu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tochukwu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tochukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tochukwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tochukwu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu throws a series of punches but Hardman avoids them all with ease.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Tochukwu avoids it easily.
Hardman walks into a straight right hand from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tochukwu is looking to counter punch.
Tochukwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Tochukwu avoids it easily.
Tochukwu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Tochukwu throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tochukwu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tochukwu as he jumps to the side.
Tolgot Tochukwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Hardman.
A lazy left from Tochukwu finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Hardman.
Good exchange - Tochukwu coming out on top.
Tochukwu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tochukwu scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tochukwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tochukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Tochukwu.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
A big right from Tochukwu misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hardman shoots and misses
and Tochukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tochukwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Tochukwu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tochukwu.
Tolgot Tochukwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tochukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Tochukwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tochukwu.
Hardman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tochukwu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tochukwu loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Hardman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tochukwu defends it well.
Tochukwu connects with a right hand. Hardman shakes it off.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tolgot Tochukwu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Tochukwu.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tochukwu scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Tochukwu moved out of range nicely.
Hardman shoots in for a double leg but Tochukwu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tochukwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Tochukwu throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tolgot Tochukwu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tochukwu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tochukwu scores with a shot to the body.
Tochukwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tochukwu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Tochukwu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tochukwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Tochukwu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tochukwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tochukwu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tochukwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu is looking for a triangle but Hardman pushes his legs off easily.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Tochukwu keeps moving.
Tochukwu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardman tries to get to full guard but Tochukwu has control of the leg.
Tochukwu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tochukwu jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tochukwu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tochukwu easily slips into full mount!
Tochukwu avoids the attempt from Hardman to control.
Hardman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tochukwu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tochukwu!
Hardman is trying to control Tochukwu's posture but Tochukwu avoids it.
Tochukwu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardman manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tochukwu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardman looking for subs from the bottom but Tochukwu mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tolgot Tochukwu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Tochukwu there.
Tochukwu lands a nice looking body shot.
Tochukwu lands with a right hand.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Tochukwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tochukwu scores with a hook.
Tochukwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tochukwu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tochukwu counters with a right hand to the body.
Tochukwu throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman slips a straight right by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu lands with a nice body punch.
Tochukwu missing with a left hand there. Hardman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tochukwu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardman misses the body punch
and Tochukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tochukwu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tochukwu throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Tochukwu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Tochukwu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tochukwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Tochukwu misses.
And Hardman tries to counter it with a takedown but Tochukwu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardman slips a straight right by Tochukwu.
A telegraphed right hand from Tochukwu misses the target.
Tochukwu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman jabs Tochukwu right on the nose. Tochukwu blinks but takes it well.
Tochukwu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tochukwu thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Hardman misses with a takedown attempt - Tochukwu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tolgot Tochukwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Hardman.
Good shot there by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tochukwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tochukwu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tochukwu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu tries to buck Hardman off but Hardman is having none of it.
Bruce Hardman has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tochukwu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hardman but great work by Tochukwu.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tochukwu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tochukwu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tochukwu avoids the attempt from Hardman to control.
Hardman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bruce Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolgot Tochukwu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tochukwu 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolgot Tochukwu!
Tolgot Tochukwu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 1484 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Duncan Idaho (ranked 196 p4p, 186 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolkvadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idaho.
Idaho has Bolkvadze up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolkvadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolkvadze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Idaho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bolkvadze to the mat. Bolkvadze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Idaho stands and throws Bolkvadze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bolkvadze struggling a bit here.
Idaho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Idaho tries for a kimura but Bolkvadze is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Bolkvadze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Bolkvadze keeping his opponent close.
Idaho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bolkvadze is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bolkvadze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Idaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolkvadze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolkvadze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Idaho.
Idaho seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolkvadze is holding on to half guard well.
Idaho is looking for a kimura but Bolkvadze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Idaho to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolkvadze is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolkvadze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Bolkvadze is defending well.
Bolkvadze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idaho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze trying to control from the bottom.
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolkvadze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Bolkvadze defends it.
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolkvadze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Idaho is thwarting Bolkvadze's attempts to control the position.
Bolkvadze wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Idaho is looking for a kimura here.
Bolkvadze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Idaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolkvadze is just riding it out for now. Idaho eventually gives up the hold.
Idaho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Idaho wants to take Bolkvadze's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolkvadze working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Idaho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Idaho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bolkvadze defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Idaho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duncan Idaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Idaho tries to clinch but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bolkvadze.
Idaho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolkvadze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Idaho is in Bolkvadze's guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho throwing strikes from guard but Bolkvadze blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho passes Bolkvadze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duncan Idaho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Idaho seems to be working for a kimura but Bolkvadze defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolkvadze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Bolkvadze is defending against the submission attempts here by Idaho.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolkvadze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolkvadze is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Bolkvadze defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Idaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolkvadze wants to control but Idaho is keeping busy.
Bolkvadze is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Idaho wants to free his trapped foot but Bolkvadze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Idaho is thwarting Bolkvadze's attempts to control the position.
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolkvadze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolkvadze is in trouble now - Idaho has advanced to mount!
Bolkvadze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bolkvadze is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bolkvadze and Idaho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Idaho swings around for an armbar but Bolkvadze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Idaho's guard.
Idaho has his foot on Bolkvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolkvadze works his way back into a safe position though.
Idaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolkvadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bolkvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
Bolkvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolkvadze defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze tries to stand but Idaho is controlling from the bottom.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolkvadze defends it easily.
Idaho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolkvadze defends well.
Bolkvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho wants to sweep here but Bolkvadze controlling him for the moment.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Idaho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Bolkvadze scores with a four punch combination!
Buck Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idaho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idaho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bolkvadze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho pushes down on Bolkvadze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Idaho wants to free his trapped foot but Bolkvadze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bolkvadze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolkvadze is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho pushing down on Bolkvadze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bolkvadze 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 Idaho. Oh but Bolkvadze has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Idaho goes limp - he's gone! Bolkvadze jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buck Bolkvadze!
A victorious Buck Bolkvadze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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