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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Cervantes (ranked 4292 p4p, 4072 weight class) and Tommy Bubbles (ranked 477 p4p, 467 weight class). Raiden Cervantes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raiden Cervantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Bubbles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervantes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bubbles tries to avoid it but Cervantes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bubbles to the ground. Bubbles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bubbles dives in for a single leg takedown but Cervantes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cervantes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cervantes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bubbles wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving.
Bubbles throws an elbow that misses. Cervantes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bubbles's guard. Nice move by Cervantes!
Bubbles has momentary wrist control but Cervantes slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubbles keeping full guard, as Cervantes tries to pass.
Cervantes is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes trying to control but Bubbles is working from the bottom.
Cervantes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cervantes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cervantes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bubbles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cervantes chips away with some ground and pound.
Cervantes controlling from the top position.
Cervantes wants to pass the guard but Bubbles is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bubbles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubbles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bubbles has momentary wrist control but Cervantes slips an elbow through the middle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bubbles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubbles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervantes cracks Bubbles with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cervantes lands a couple of digs.
Cervantes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cervantes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cervantes with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is looking to pass into half guard but Bubbles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bubbles is in guard.
Bubbles trying to control but Cervantes is working from the bottom.
Bubbles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bubbles throws a big elbow that misses.
Cervantes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bubbles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cervantes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Bubbles throwing strikes from guard but Cervantes blocks nicely.
Bubbles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bubbles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Bubbles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cervantes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bubbles stopping the sweep attempt from Cervantes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubbles trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raiden Cervantes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cervantes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bubbles can't do much from the bottom here.
Cervantes grinds an elbow into Bubbles's temple.
Bubbles is looking for a sweep.
Cervantes taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervantes lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes looks up at the clock and then as Bubbles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cervantes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cervantes 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.
Cervantes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cervantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bubbles keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes advances nicely into full mount.
Cervantes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bubbles is on top in guard.
Cervantes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bubbles's guard.
Cervantes is in close to Bubbles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cervantes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cervantes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raiden Cervantes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bubbles trying to control the position.
Cervantes stays in close to Bubbles's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes working some strikes from top position.
Cervantes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bubbles is retaining full guard.
Bubbles keeping moving, preventing Cervantes from controlling successfully.
Cervantes looking to sit in guard and control but Bubbles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bubbles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bubbles trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervantes has Bubbles pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving.
Cervantes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bubbles trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bubbles wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bubbles trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubbles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raiden Cervantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubbles moves into range and clinches up with Cervantes.
Cervantes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bubbles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bubbles stops a takedown attempt from Cervantes.
Bubbles works on Cervantes's body with a couple of short punches.
Cervantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bubbles can do to turn this around?
Bubbles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bubbles stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiden Cervantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubbles shoots in and drives through. Cervantes sprawls well.
Cervantes is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bubbles shoots in looking for a takedown but Cervantes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bubbles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubbles gets a clinch.
Bubbles misses with an elbow over the top.
Bubbles leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 Raiden Cervantes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cervantes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cervantes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bubbles.
Cervantes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bubbles circles away.
Bubbles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubbles shoots for a takedown but Cervantes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bubbles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cervantes or perhaps it was just good defense by Bubbles, which made it look bad.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiden Cervantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cervantes fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bubbles takes the fight into the clinch.
Bubbles jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbles is trying to control the position but Cervantes postures up.
Cervantes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bubbles trying to control the position here.
Bubbles is trying to control the position but Cervantes postures up.
Bubbles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubbles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervantes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bubbles trying to keep a closed guard but Cervantes is proving a slippery customer.
Cervantes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bubbles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cervantes has managed to get both his arms back between Bubbles's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cervantes is stalling in the full guard.
Bubbles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cervantes is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubbles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bubbles shoots in looking for a takedown. Cervantes tries to sprawl out of it but Bubbles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cervantes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cervantes has a takedown stuffed.
Cervantes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bubbles counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bubbles but Bubbles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cervantes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bubbles counters with a two punch combo.
Bubbles fails with a takedown attempt.
Bubbles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raiden Cervantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bubbles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cervantes fails to land the takedown.
Bubbles fails with a takedown attempt.
Raiden Cervantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bubbles tries to avoid it but Cervantes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bubbles to the ground. Bubbles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bubbles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cervantes.
Nice takedown defense from Bubbles. No joy for Cervantes on that attempt.
Cervantes closes the distance and clinches up with Bubbles, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes Bubbles against the cage but Bubbles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Cervantes as Bubbles shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes shoots for a double leg takedown but Bubbles sprawls well. He's pushed Cervantes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bubbles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tommy Bubbles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bubbles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cervantes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cervantes is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Bubbles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cervantes 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiden Cervantes!
Our winner, Raiden Cervantes, 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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