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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siuta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Rise" by The Flobots. Randreanaivo has chosen Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay Siuta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randreanaivo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Siuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randreanaivo somewhat.
Randreanaivo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siuta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siuta as he jumps to the side.
Jay Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
A slow jab from Siuta misses its intended target.
Randreanaivo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown but Siuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randreanaivo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Siuta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Randreanaivo counter with a right hand.
Siuta connects with a solid leg kick.
Siuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Randreanaivo is just out of range.
Randreanaivo takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siuta misses with an uppercut.
Siuta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randreanaivo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to avoid it but Randreanaivo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siuta to the ground. Siuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Siuta misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Randreanaivo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siuta can't escape the position.
Siuta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Randreanaivo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Randreanaivo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Randreanaivo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Siuta turns into him and now he's in Randreanaivo's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randreanaivo working for a triangle but Siuta defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Randreanaivo's head.
Randreanaivo looking to control.
Randreanaivo looking for a sweep. Not yet Randreanaivo, not yet.
Siuta stands up over Randreanaivo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randreanaivo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siuta's guard.
Siuta keeping full guard, as Randreanaivo tries to pass.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Randreanaivo stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta pulls Randreanaivo in close to his closed guard and prevents Randreanaivo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Randreanaivo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Siuta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Randreanaivo tries to move into range but Siuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randreanaivo slips a jab from Siuta.
Siuta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Siuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siuta. Randreanaivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta tries to sprawl but Randreanaivo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randreanaivo trying to control from half guard but Siuta is working away.
Randreanaivo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siuta kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Randreanaivo is working for an americana but Siuta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Randreanaivo was thinking about the submission.
Randreanaivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randreanaivo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Siuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randreanaivo, into his guard.
Siuta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Siuta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randreanaivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randreanaivo is looking to clinch but Siuta is avoiding it.
Randreanaivo shoots in and drives through. Siuta sprawls well.
Randreanaivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siuta.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siuta. That's going to slow Randreanaivo down.
Siuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randreanaivo counters with a takedown into side control.
Siuta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Randreanaivo scores with punches from side control.
Randreanaivo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Siuta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Siuta struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siuta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randreanaivo's guard! Nice work there by Siuta!
Siuta trying to control but Randreanaivo is working from the bottom.
Siuta working some strikes from top position.
Siuta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randreanaivo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siuta is aware though and is defending well.
Siuta drops back looking for a leg! Randreanaivo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randreanaivo manages to kick Siuta off! Siuta jumps back into Randreanaivo's guard.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randreanaivo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Siuta working a defensive guard here.
Siuta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randreanaivo defends well.
Randreanaivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siuta is keeping the position for now.
Randreanaivo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siuta is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Siuta struggling a bit here.
Randreanaivo lands a few punches from side control.
Randreanaivo wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Randreanaivo is staying tight to Siuta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position but Siuta is working away.
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta looks to throw the jab but Randreanaivo is out of range.
Siuta slaps away a takedown attempt from Randreanaivo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Siuta cracks a nice hook into Randreanaivo's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
That's time! Siuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Siuta slips a jab and a cross from Randreanaivo.
Siuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Siuta. That snapped Randreanaivo's head back.
Siuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Randreanaivo blocks a head kick by Siuta.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siuta shoots in and drives through. Randreanaivo sprawls well.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randreanaivo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randreanaivo.
Siuta trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Randreanaivo manages to pass to mount!
Siuta is desperately trying to improve his position but Randreanaivo has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo looking to finish Siuta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Siuta!
Siuta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randreanaivo wants to control but instead Siuta manages to regain half guard.
Siuta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Randreanaivo is keen to just control but Siuta is a slippery customer.
Randreanaivo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siuta has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta is staying active underneath Randreanaivo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is looking for a sweep. Randreanaivo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randreanaivo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Siuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siuta.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Randreanaivo tries for a takedown but Siuta circles away easily
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randreanaivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Siuta.
Siuta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Siuta misses with a low kick.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Randreanaivo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to avoid it but Randreanaivo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siuta to the ground. Siuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randreanaivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siuta.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Randreanaivo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Randreanaivo prevents Siuta from improving his position.
Siuta is staying active underneath Randreanaivo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to mount his opponent but Siuta defends it.
Randreanaivo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randreanaivo trying to mount his opponent but Siuta defends it.
Siuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randreanaivo is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randreanaivo is looking to stall here but Siuta recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randreanaivo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Siuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randreanaivo, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Randreanaivo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown attempt - Siuta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randreanaivo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randreanaivo manages to avoid it.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown but Siuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randreanaivo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Siuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randreanaivo in his tracks.
Randreanaivo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siuta pinned against the cage. Siuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jay Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Randreanaivo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta wants to land a leg kick but Randreanaivo is out of range.
Randreanaivo scores with a takedown into Siuta's guard.
Randreanaivo tries to free his leg and advance position but Siuta is retaining full guard.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Siuta looking for a guillotine here but Randreanaivo defends easily.
Siuta keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Siuta 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randreanaivo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randreanaivo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randreanaivo distracts Siuta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randreanaivo stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Siuta lands with an uppercut that bounces Randreanaivo off the cage and back into range.
Siuta throws a right and a left that Randreanaivo avoids nicely.
Siuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siuta throws a jab when Randreanaivo was well out of range.
Siuta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Siuta trying to pass the guard but Randreanaivo defending well.
Randreanaivo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to keep a closed guard but Siuta is proving a slippery customer.
Randreanaivo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siuta is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo wants to sweep here but Siuta controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Siuta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randreanaivo is keeping the position for now.
Siuta throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randreanaivo 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.
Siuta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randreanaivo's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randreanaivo is adopting a defensive guard.
Siuta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randreanaivo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Siuta had his way with Rabesandratana Randreanaivo in that round.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
That's time! Siuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Randreanaivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siuta, pushing him back against the cage.
Siuta breaks from the clinch.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randreanaivo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siuta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Siuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randreanaivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Siuta.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown. Siuta tries to sprawl out of it but Randreanaivo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siuta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
Siuta dips to his left and cracks Randreanaivo with an uppercut!
Randreanaivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
Randreanaivo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Siuta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randreanaivo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Randreanaivo throws a low kick, looking for Siuta's leg but Siuta calmly moves out of range.
Siuta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randreanaivo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siuta can't do much from the bottom here.
Siuta gets back to half guard.
Siuta moves into full guard.
Randreanaivo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siuta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siuta has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randreanaivo keeping moving, preventing Siuta from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Siuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siuta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Randreanaivo is now in half guard.
Randreanaivo wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
Siuta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Randreanaivo tries to free his leg and advance position but Siuta is retaining full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is trying to keep Randreanaivo in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Siuta just wasn't active enough.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown. Siuta tries to sprawl out of it but Randreanaivo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siuta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Siuta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randreanaivo moves out of range of the body kick.
Siuta lands a right hook to the body.
Siuta's corner calls for a 1-2. Siuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siuta takes a swing at Randreanaivo's ribcage but misses.
Randreanaivo moves out of range of the body kick from Siuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Randreanaivo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Siuta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siuta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Siuta!
Jay Siuta is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jay Siuta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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