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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 1484 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Duncan Idaho (ranked 196 p4p, 186 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolkvadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idaho.
Idaho has Bolkvadze up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolkvadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolkvadze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Idaho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bolkvadze to the mat. Bolkvadze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Idaho stands and throws Bolkvadze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bolkvadze struggling a bit here.
Idaho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Idaho tries for a kimura but Bolkvadze is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Bolkvadze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze keeping his opponent close.
Idaho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bolkvadze is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bolkvadze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Idaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolkvadze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolkvadze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Idaho.
Idaho seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolkvadze is holding on to half guard well.
Idaho is looking for a kimura but Bolkvadze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Idaho to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolkvadze is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolkvadze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Bolkvadze is defending well.
Bolkvadze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idaho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze trying to control from the bottom.
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolkvadze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Bolkvadze defends it.
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolkvadze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Idaho is thwarting Bolkvadze's attempts to control the position.
Bolkvadze wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Idaho is looking for a kimura here.
Bolkvadze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Idaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolkvadze is just riding it out for now. Idaho eventually gives up the hold.
Idaho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Idaho wants to take Bolkvadze's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolkvadze working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Idaho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Idaho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bolkvadze defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Idaho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duncan Idaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Idaho tries to clinch but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bolkvadze.
Idaho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolkvadze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Idaho is in Bolkvadze's guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho throwing strikes from guard but Bolkvadze blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho passes Bolkvadze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duncan Idaho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Idaho seems to be working for a kimura but Bolkvadze defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolkvadze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho.
Bolkvadze is defending against the submission attempts here by Idaho.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolkvadze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolkvadze is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Bolkvadze defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Idaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolkvadze wants to control but Idaho is keeping busy.
Bolkvadze is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Idaho wants to free his trapped foot but Bolkvadze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Idaho is thwarting Bolkvadze's attempts to control the position.
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolkvadze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolkvadze is in trouble now - Idaho has advanced to mount!
Bolkvadze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bolkvadze is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bolkvadze and Idaho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Idaho swings around for an armbar but Bolkvadze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Idaho's guard.
Idaho has his foot on Bolkvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolkvadze works his way back into a safe position though.
Idaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolkvadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bolkvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
Bolkvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolkvadze defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze tries to stand but Idaho is controlling from the bottom.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolkvadze defends it easily.
Idaho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolkvadze defends well.
Bolkvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho wants to sweep here but Bolkvadze controlling him for the moment.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Idaho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Bolkvadze scores with a four punch combination!
Buck Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idaho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idaho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bolkvadze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho pushes down on Bolkvadze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Idaho wants to free his trapped foot but Bolkvadze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bolkvadze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolkvadze is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho pushing down on Bolkvadze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bolkvadze has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Idaho. Oh but Bolkvadze has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Idaho goes limp - he's gone! Bolkvadze jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buck Bolkvadze!
A victorious Buck Bolkvadze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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