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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Tsoukalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Tsoukalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monteban as he jumps to the side.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monteban moves into full guard.
Tsoukalos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Tsoukalos wants to pass the guard but Monteban is keeping the position.
Tsoukalos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monteban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsoukalos controls the pace.
Monteban pulls Tsoukalos in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsoukalos from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monteban wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsoukalos wants to pass the guard but Monteban is keeping the position.
Tsoukalos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsoukalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsoukalos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monteban wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsoukalos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tsoukalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giorgio Tsoukalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsoukalos dives in and grabs Monteban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monteban pushes down on Tsoukalos's head and hops out.
Tsoukalos misses with a body kick.
Monteban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Tsoukalos misses with a takedown attempt - Monteban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Tsoukalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoukalos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monteban's guard.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Monteban trying to control the position.
Monteban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsoukalos is aware though and is defending well.
Tsoukalos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsoukalos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tsoukalos trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsoukalos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monteban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsoukalos preventing the sweep.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Monteban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsoukalos passes into half guard.
Monteban actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Monteban moves into full guard.
Monteban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monteban is trying to keep Tsoukalos in close.
Tsoukalos preventing the sweep.
Tsoukalos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsoukalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteban is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsoukalos wants to control from the top but Monteban keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monteban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsoukalos circles away.
We've been told by Tsoukalos's head coaches at Ancient Alien Assassin Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsoukalos moves to clinch but Monteban breaks away
and Monteban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monteban.
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 Giorgio Tsoukalos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsoukalos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monteban manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monteban wants to sweep here but Tsoukalos controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsoukalos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsoukalos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsoukalos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monteban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsoukalos defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoukalos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsoukalos wants to control from the top but Monteban keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsoukalos is aware though and is defending well.
Tsoukalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteban is retaining full guard.
Giorgio Tsoukalos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Tsoukalos 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.
Tsoukalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monteban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsoukalos has managed to get both his arms back between Monteban's legs - danger averted.
Tsoukalos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Tsoukalos stays in close to Monteban's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monteban lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tsoukalos is controlling Monteban's posture.
Tsoukalos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Monteban won't allow Tsoukalos to sweep him here.
Tsoukalos keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos controls Monteban momentarily but Monteban frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monteban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoukalos fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsoukalos fails with the takedown
and Monteban counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsoukalos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monteban's best efforts.
Tsoukalos is doing well to control the position and prevent Monteban from advancing to side control.
Tsoukalos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Monteban stopping the sweep attempt from Tsoukalos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Tsoukalos keeps moving.
Monteban looking to pass the guard.
Tsoukalos wants to sweep here but Monteban controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsoukalos holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsoukalos is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tsoukalos throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
Tsoukalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monteban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monteban misses with a wild body shot.
Monteban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monteban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown but Monteban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monteban shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsoukalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Tsoukalos fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsoukalos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Tsoukalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteban tries to sprawl but Tsoukalos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos is pressing down on Monteban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monteban is holding on for now.
Monteban is refusing to be controlled, as Tsoukalos sits in half guard.
Monteban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsoukalos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monteban trying to control but Tsoukalos postures up.
Tsoukalos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tsoukalos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Tsoukalos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tsoukalos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteban keeps working.
Monteban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsoukalos is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsoukalos dives in and grabs Monteban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monteban pushes down on Tsoukalos's head and hops out.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoukalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monteban but Monteban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsoukalos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monteban defends well and Tsoukalos ends up having to push Monteban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monteban is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos is trying to drag Monteban to the mat but Monteban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsoukalos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Monteban changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsoukalos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsoukalos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monteban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoukalos dives in for a single leg takedown but Monteban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tsoukalos trying to stall but Monteban improves his position.
Tsoukalos wants to take the fight to the mat but Monteban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monteban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monteban shoots in and drives through. Tsoukalos sprawls well.
Tsoukalos looks for a takedown but Monteban sprawls well.
Monteban gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monteban tries for a kimura but Tsoukalos is defending well.
Tsoukalos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Monteban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monteban has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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RATING
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