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UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wild Eri (ranked 2489 p4p, 24154 weight class) and Zed Roland (ranked 284 p4p, 514 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wild Eri!
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, Zed Roland!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roland moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Roland.
Good body shot from Eri.
Roland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roland tries a body shot but Eri blocks it.
Eri gets through Roland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Eri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Eri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roland leaning against his opponent.
Eri lands a body shot.
Eri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Eri.
Roland wants to stall.
Eri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Eri.
Eri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri misses with a punch on the inside.
Roland misses with a body punch.
Eri tries to throw a body punch but Roland avoids it by throwing Eri back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland looking to stall.
A short left from Eri.
Eri tries a body shot but Roland blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Eri as the two fighters clinch.
Eri lands a shoulder strike.
Eri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
Eri throws a punch but it's blocked by Roland.
Eri lands a hook that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
Eri lands with a light punch inside.
Eri scores with a hook to the body.
Roland looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Eri.
A left hand lands to the body for Eri.
Eri lands a right hand.
Roland letting Eri take a breather here.
Eri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roland has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eri pushes Roland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Eri.
Eri tries to work over Roland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eri has a couple of punches blocked by Roland.
Eri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eri scores with a shot to the side of Roland's head.
A short right from Eri.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eri lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Eri.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Eri pushes Roland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri lands an uppercut.
Eri managing to block the knees to the body from Roland.
A shot in the inside from Eri.
Roland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eri is defending well for now.
Roland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Eri.
Eri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roland's elbow.
Eri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Eri - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Eri.
Eri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eri lands a nice uppercut.
Eri lands a shot to the body.
Eri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eri seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eri.
Eri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roland tries to land knees in the clinch but Eri avoids the damage to the body.
Eri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eri taking a breather.
Eri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Roland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eri slowing the pace effectively.
Roland prevents a body shot from Eri.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Roland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eri lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eri is defending well for now.
Roland is trying to stall.
Eri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eri is pressed up against the cage. Roland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eri down to the mat. Eri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Eri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Eri misses.
Roland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eri blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Eri misses its intended target.
Roland throws a head kick that misses.
Eri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roland blocks a jab.
Roland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roland tries to move into range but Eri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Eri.
Roland moves out of range as Eri strikes.
Roland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eri throws a looping overhand right but Roland ducks down to avoid it.
Roland misses the shot to the body.
Wild Eri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roland slips a straight right by Eri.
Eri misses with an uppercut. Roland saw that one coming.
Roland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri throws a series of strikes that have Roland backpedaling.
Eri fakes the leg kick and cracks Roland in the body.
Eri works the jab nicely.
Roland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eri. Roland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eri.
Eri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eri.
Eri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roland can do to turn this around?
Eri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eri defends it well.
Eri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roland.
Eri throws a jab but it's blocked by Roland.
Roland misses with a body kick.
Roland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Eri misses.
Roland walks into a stiff left hand from Eri.
Roland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eri looks to land a body kick but Roland moved away.
Eri throws a lazy right hand but Roland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland throws a sloppy head kick and Eri moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Eri misses the target.
A punch combination from Eri misses.
Roland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eri's head.
Roland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eri.
Eri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roland slips a jab from Eri.
A shot to the body from Eri misses
and Roland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eri's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eri keeping hold of Roland's head, controlling as best he can.
Eri is looking for a sweep. Roland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eri is working hard here to advance position.
Roland throws a strike but Eri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roland trying to control but Eri is working from the bottom.
Roland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roland throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roland distracts Eri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roland manages to get himself to full guard.
Eri tries to free his leg and advance position but Roland is retaining full guard.
Roland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roland stalling away here and it's allowed Eri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Eri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roland 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 Eri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wild Eri is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
Roland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eri looks for the body kick but Roland saw that one coming.
Eri throws the left hand but Roland avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Roland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roland.
Roland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eri moves away from the strike by Roland.
Eri blocks a head kick by Roland.
A head kick misses from Eri.
Roland throws a chopping leg kick but Eri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eri misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eri misses the jab.
Roland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roland throws a body kick that misses.
Roland throws a leg kick but Eri checks it.
Eri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eri misses with a straight right.
Roland moves out of range as Eri throws a body kick.
Roland throws a head kick but Eri moves out of range.
Eri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roland feints the counter takedown.
Eri swinging wildly here.
Eri misses with a straight right.
Zed Roland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eri misses with a wild body shot.
Eri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roland. Roland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eri misses with a wild combination.
Roland throws a counter combo.
Roland moves forwards but Eri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eri moves out of range as Roland throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eri just misses with a punch to the body.
Eri throws a hook but Roland avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
And Roland tries to counter it with a takedown but Eri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eri jabs at Roland's body.
Eri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eri at a distance.
Roland avoids the head kick by Eri.
Eri missing with a left hand there. Roland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roland dodges the punch combination from Eri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wild Eri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roland - that will leave a mark!
Eri connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Eri does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Roland.
A swing and a miss from Eri.
Eri misses with an uppercut.
Eri misses with a double jab.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roland.
Eri looks to throw the jab but Roland is out of range.
Roland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eri.
Roland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roland dodges the punch combination from Eri.
Roland with the counter takedown but Eri avoids it easily.
Zed Roland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wild Eri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roland throws a head kick but Eri moves out of range.
Roland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eri rather than just go for the knockout.
Eri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eri.
Roland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eri but Eri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eri scores with a shot to the body.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eri misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eri - that will leave a mark!
Eri lands a jab to Roland's midsection.
Roland shoots for a double leg takedown but Eri sprawls well. He's pushed Roland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roland checks a leg kick.
Roland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eri lands a nice shot that snaps Roland's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wild Eri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eri, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wild Eri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayinde Adeyemi (ranked 24187 p4p, 2561 weight class) and Tobias Bergman (ranked 507 p4p, 300 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ayinde Adeyemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeyemi slaps away a takedown attempt from Bergman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bergman feints a jab promting Adeyemi to slip. Bergman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adeyemi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Ayinde Adeyemi has been cut.
Adeyemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeyemi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bergman throws a series of punches but Adeyemi moves out of range.
Bergman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adeyemi defends it nicely.
Adeyemi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adeyemi stuns Bergman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adeyemi throws a big shot that misses.
Bergman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adeyemi defends it well.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but Adeyemi shows good takedown defense.
Ayinde Adeyemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Bergman.
Bergman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman misses with a lunging right hand
and Adeyemi counters with a straight right hand.
Adeyemi closes the distance and clinches.
Adeyemi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adeyemi has Bergman pressed against the cage.
Adeyemi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bergman throws a punch but it's blocked by Adeyemi.
Bergman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adeyemi scores with a shot to the side of Bergman's head.
Bergman misses with some punches.
Adeyemi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Bergman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Adeyemi.
Bergman tries to break free but Adeyemi pushes him back against the cage.
Bergman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adeyemi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman being controlled against the cage.
Adeyemi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeyemi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bergman's efforts to push away.
Adeyemi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bergman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bergman manages to break the clinch.
Bergman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adeyemi circles away quickly and effectively.
Adeyemi tries to counter by clinching up but Bergman breaks away and moves out of range.
Bergman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeyemi.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeyemi misses the target.
Bergman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bergman shoots in but no luck this time.
Adeyemi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bergman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adeyemi slips under a jab.
Adeyemi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bergman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adeyemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bergman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bergman misses with a looping left.
Bergman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adeyemi throws out a loose jab but Bergman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Adeyemi avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeyemi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeyemi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adeyemi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bergman fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Adeyemi.
Bergman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeyemi.
Adeyemi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adeyemi lands with a hook. Bergman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bergman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adeyemi defends well and Bergman ends up having to push Adeyemi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adeyemi tests Bergman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Bergman is rocked!
Bergman walks straight into a right hand from Adeyemi - that's dropped him! Adeyemi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bergman from any more punishment! Bergman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ayinde Adeyemi!
A victorious Ayinde Adeyemi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Chabot (ranked 4298 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Bella Miele (ranked 325 p4p, 136 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ernest Chabot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabot fails with a takedown attempt.
Chabot drives through with a takedown into Miele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Miele is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot slips nicely into half guard.
Chabot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miele wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabot is taking a breather. Miele says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miele tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
Chabot controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chabot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chabot's guard.
Miele working some strikes from top position.
Chabot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miele postures up in Chabot's guard and throws a big left but Chabot blocks it.
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miele wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabot has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miele counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabot is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chabot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Miele to counter with a crisp jab.
Miele looks for a takedown but Chabot sprawls well.
Miele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chabot avoids it really well and circles away.
Miele stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.
Miele closes the distance and pushes Chabot back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bella Miele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chabot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miele darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabot desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele wants to control but Chabot is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miele lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miele is controlling the pace.
Chabot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Copes, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miele is looking for a kimura but Chabot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miele to get the leverage.
Miele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Miele.
Miele trying to advance position but Chabot counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chabot managing to control the position.
Miele showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miele looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabot.
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.
Miele scores with a takedown into Chabot's guard.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Miele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miele trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot seems keen to control Miele's posture.
Miele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chabot is keeping the position for now.
Chabot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele throwing strikes from guard but Chabot blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bella Miele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miele slaps away a takedown attempt from Chabot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chabot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chabot misses with a takedown
and Miele counters with a shoot takedown. Chabot fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miele passes Chabot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chabot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chabot reverses the position - he's now on top in Miele's guard.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miele manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chabot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miele counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chabot is defended easily by Miele.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miele as he jumps to the side.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Miele shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miele looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miele throws a strike but Chabot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabot 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.
Chabot'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.
Miele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Bella Miele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miele wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Miele looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miele instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele jumps guard and drags Chabot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Ernest Chabot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bella Miele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bella Miele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jones (ranked 1492 p4p, 4650 weight class) and Sam Owen (ranked 189 p4p, 439 weight class). Owen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feel Me Flow - Naughty by Nature. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Owen clinches.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Owen walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Owen misses with a hook.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owen 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.
Owen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Owen throws an overhand right that has Jones reeling! Owen follows up with more punches and Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Owen!
A very excited looking Sam Owen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urian Brlacher (ranked 3210 p4p, 1133 weight class) and Debt Metal (ranked 351 p4p, 146 weight class). Urian Brlacher 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urian Brlacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Debt Metal!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brlacher moves away from the strike by Metal.
Metal takes a swing at Brlacher's ribcage but misses.
Brlacher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Metal misses.
Brlacher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metal.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal missing with a left hand there. Brlacher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metal throws a jab but it's blocked by Brlacher.
Metal misses with a hook.
Brlacher ducks under a wild hook from Metal.
Brlacher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Metal sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brlacher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metal is not content to let Brlacher control the position.
Brlacher wants to pass to mount but Metal is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working.
Metal trying to control from the bottom.
Brlacher is working for a kimura but Metal is defending it quite comfortably.
Brlacher wants to take a breather but Metal is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metal wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brlacher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metal.
Brlacher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metal lands a nice hook to Brlacher's body. Brlacher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metal misses with a wild body shot.
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher manages to get back to half guard.
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metal's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metal trying to get back to his feet but Brlacher is in full control for now.
Will Brlacher go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Metal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brlacher off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brlacher is really struggling to control Metal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brlacher patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brlacher controls the position.
Metal tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brlacher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brlacher is looking for the choke from the back position but Metal is controlling his hands well.
Brlacher struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brlacher is trying to control but Metal is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Metal wants to control but Brlacher is having none of it.
Brlacher misses with some ground and pound and Metal recovers position to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Debt Metal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Metal slaps away a takedown attempt from Brlacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Metal misses.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
Metal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brlacher taking some punishment here, with Metal in his half guard.
Brlacher tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Metal has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brlacher is squirming around, avoiding Metal's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brlacher is working to get back to half guard.
Metal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brlacher's face.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metal looking to finish Brlacher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brlacher!
Metal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Metal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brlacher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brlacher is not content to let Metal control the position.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brlacher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metal is trying to control. Brlacher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brlacher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brlacher punching from the bottom.
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brlacher is pressing down on Metal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Brlacher's brow.
Metal forces his way into half guard.
Metal controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brlacher moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brlacher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Metal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brlacher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brlacher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brlacher moves away.
Brlacher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metal manages to circle out of the way.
Metal scores with a jab.
Metal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brlacher.
Metal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Metal looks to score with a jab to the body but Brlacher is just out of range.
Debt Metal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Brlacher feinted with a counter takedown.
Brlacher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brlacher manages to avoid it.
Metal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brlacher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher tries to bench press Metal off him but Metal keeps the position.
Metal looks up at the clock and then as Brlacher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Metal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brlacher tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brlacher is looking for a sweep.
Brlacher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Metal.
Brlacher tries to roll over but Metal keeps him under control.
Metal winds up and cracks Brlacher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brlacher is looking to improve his position.
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Metal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brlacher keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Brlacher's temple.
Metal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brlacher is looking for a sweep. Metal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
Metal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brlacher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher wants to get back to full guard but Metal has passed into side control.
Brlacher tries to buck Metal off but Metal is having none of it.
Metal taking a break here but Brlacher is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Brlacher is rocked!
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Oh Brlacher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brlacher is looking to get back to full guard here but Metal has managed to pass to side control instead.
Metal working the ground and pound from side control.
Brlacher seems a little lost for a moment, as Metal dominates the positioning.
Metal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brlacher is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Metal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Roth (ranked 1984 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Toni Camacho (ranked 243 p4p, 258 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toni Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown. Camacho tries to sprawl out of it but Roth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camacho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho tries to clinch up
and Roth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Roth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roth swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camacho counters with an outside leg kick.
Camacho wants to slow Roth down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Philip Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Roth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands a head kick!
A big left from Roth misses.
Camacho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roth drops his shoulder and cracks Camacho with a huge uppercut! Camacho goes down! Can Roth finish him?
Camacho is rocked!
Roth is stalling in the full guard.
Camacho is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
Roth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Camacho!
Roth mounts Camacho! Really nice guard pass there!
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Roth wants to take Camacho's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Camacho seems to have recovered his senses.
Camacho tries to reverse the position but Roth maintains control.
Roth quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Roth but it's paid off an Camacho is forced to tap! Nice work by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Myers (ranked 580 p4p, 2046 weight class) and Antonio Branco (ranked 51 p4p, 178 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Branco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco misses with a looping left.
A big left from Branco misses.
Myers defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
Myers ducks right into an uppercut from Branco.
Myers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myers blocks a jab.
Branco misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers connects with a nice looking jab.
Myers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Branco misses with a right hand
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branco is rocked!
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Branco has time to react.
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Myers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branco cracks Myers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Myers thuds his right hand into Branco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branco is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Branco swings widly with a right hand
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branco seems to have recovered his senses.
Branco throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Branco misses with a right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco misses with a body shot
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myers connects with an inside leg kick.
Branco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Branco avoids it.
Myers thuds a left hand into Branco's body.
Branco connects with a looping right hand.
Myers misses with a leg kick.
Branco wants to counter with a clinch but Myers pushes him away.
Myers sizes up Branco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Branco finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
Myers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers connects with a nice looking jab.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branco.
Branco feints the counter takedown.
Myers lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Branco 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.
Some wild striking there from Myers.
Myers wants to land a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marlon Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Branco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myers in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branco slips a straight right by Myers.
Branco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Branco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Branco moves away from the strike by Myers.
Branco tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Branco.
Branco walks into a straight right hand from Myers.
Myers scores with a nice head shot.
Marlon Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Branco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Myers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Myers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Myers!
Branco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Myers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branco is trying to control Myers's posture but Myers avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Myers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branco is looking to regain half guard here but Myers keeps moving and retains side control.
Branco tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Myers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Branco to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target.
Myers scores with a nice strike.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Branco throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Myers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Myers lands a lovely overhand right.
Branco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
Myers scores with a spinning back kick!
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a leg kick.
Myers lands a brutal head kick. Branco looks out on his feet and Myers throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Marlon Myers!
Marlon Myers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Del Salar (ranked 2079 p4p, 797 weight class) and Noah Gordon (ranked 237 p4p, 106 weight class). Del Salar 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Del Salar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Salar pushes him away.
Salar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salar misses with an uppercut.
Salar scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Salar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Salar misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salar counters with a straight right hand.
Salar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon defending well as Salar loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salar lands a slapping body shot.
Del Salar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Salar had a free shot at his head there.
Salar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salar misses with a straight left.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gordon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salar scrambles back to his feet.
Salar works the jab nicely.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Salar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Salar.
Salar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salar connects with a crisp jab.
Salar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Salar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.
Salar cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Salar lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon tries to bum rush Salar with a series of wild strikes but Salar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Salar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Salar lands an overhand right.
Del Salar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Salar.
Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Salar shakes him off and moves away.
Salar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon cracks Salar with a solid left hand.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Salar wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salar seems keen to control Gordon's posture.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salar has control of Gordon's left arm, preventing Gordon from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon is working Salar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Salar's brow.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Salar's guard.
Gordon stops Salar from standing up.
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Del Salar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Del Salar is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon lands with a straight right. Salar didn't see that one coming.
Gordon has his takedown stuffed
and Salar counters with a nice uppercut.
Salar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Salar. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salar moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Salar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salar.
Salar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.
Salar scores with a decent looking hook.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Salar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Salar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noah Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salar dodges the ground and pound from Gordon.
Salar holding on.
An elbow from Gordon crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Salar down.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salar is trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Salar is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Salar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Salar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salar defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gordon prevents Salar from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salar pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salar is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Salar has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon 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.
Salar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Salar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Salar.
A nice side step and Gordon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salar digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Salar looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Salar as Gordon shoots in.
Gordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salar rather than just go for the knockout.
Salar lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Salar.
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 Del Salar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gordon tries to move into range but Salar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salar slips a straight right by Gordon.
Salar connects with a crisp jab.
Salar throws a body shot but no joy.
Salar cracks Gordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon connects with a body shot that sends Salar's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Salar pushes him off.
Salar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salar looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Salar jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Salar scores with a nice head shot.
Salar misses with a straight right.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Salar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Salar.
Salar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salar cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Salar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon is looking for the big counter here.
Salar lands with a cross.
Salar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salar misses with a body shot.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salar looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Del Salar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Gordon.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salar catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Salar lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Salar throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Salar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Salar. Beautiful body shot.
Salar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four 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!
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon misses with a takedown
enabling Salar to counter with a crisp jab.
Salar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
As Gordon looks to move away, Salar throws a big counter combo but Gordon just gets out of the way.
Salar scores with a nice strike.
Noah Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Salar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salar, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Salar!
Our winner, Del Salar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Leonardo (ranked 2006 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Paulie Soprano (ranked 256 p4p, 225 weight class). Paulie Soprano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo misses with a straight left.
Soprano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonardo with a body shot.
Leonardo scores with a push kick.
Leonardo misses with a hook
and Soprano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Soprano misses.
Soprano swinging wildly here.
Leonardo digs a good body shot into Soprano's ribs.
Leonardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Soprano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Soprano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Soprano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.
Leonardo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sopranos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Soprano.
Leonardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soprano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leonardo throws an overhand right that lands on Soprano's shoulder, as Soprano tries to avoid the shot.
Leonardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.
Mario Leonardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonardo takes a swing at Soprano's ribcage but misses.
Leonardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soprano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonardo misses with a left hand
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo scores with a body shot.
Soprano shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonardo tries to sprawl out of it but Soprano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Soprano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Soprano should have avoided that one.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Leonardo.
Soprano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soprano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano.
Soprano scores with a nice head shot.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a looping overhand right but Soprano ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Soprano shoots in but Leonardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonardo with a nice cross.
Leonardo cracks Soprano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Leonardo does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Soprano.
No joy there for Leonardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo lands with a right hand.
Leonardo lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Leonardo connects with a looping right hand.
Leonardo lands a slapping body shot.
Leonardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Soprano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soprano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soprano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soprano blocks a jab.
Leonardo clobbers Soprano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soprano.
Leonardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Soprano tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonardo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonardo throws a body kick that misses
and Soprano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soprano shoots in for a double leg but Leonardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mario Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulie Soprano.
Leonardo throws a right hand that misses
and Soprano counters with a stiff right hand.
Soprano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Leonardo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leonardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
Soprano lands a jab to the nose.
Soprano looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Soprano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonardo has got the better of the exchanges.
Leonardo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Soprano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonardo scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo slips a jab from Soprano.
Leonardo dips to his left and cracks Soprano with an uppercut!
Leonardo loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano clinches up with Leonardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soprano pulls Leonardo into guard.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Leonardo tries to pass.
Leonardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soprano can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soprano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soprano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leonardo defends it easily.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soprano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
Leonardo 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.
Leonardo trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leonardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonardo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws an elbow that misses. Soprano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonardo's guard. Nice move by Soprano!
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonardo is retaining full guard.
Leonardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Soprano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano is controlling the pace.
Soprano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonardo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soprano wants to control but Leonardo is keeping him busy.
Leonardo is looking to improve his position.
Leonardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.
Soprano is looking to take a break and control but Leonardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soprano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soprano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Soprano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leonardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo lands a slapping body shot.
Soprano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Soprano with the counter takedown but Leonardo avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soprano is defended easily by Leonardo.
Nice straight punches there by Soprano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soprano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonardo.
Soprano moves out of range as Leonardo strikes.
Soprano has managed to clinch.
Soprano pulls Leonardo into guard.
Soprano looking for a triangle here. Leonardo is fighting it but it looks tight! Soprano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Leonardo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulie Soprano!
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