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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro (ranked 23268 p4p, 622 weight class) and Nicolas Oudinot (ranked 7324 p4p, 563 weight class). Zeledon Castro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Somewhere over the Rainbow. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolas Oudinot!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Oudinot lands the left hand.
Oudinot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zeledon Castro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oudinot thuds a left hand into Zeledon Castro's body.
Oudinot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zeledon Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oudinot somewhat.
Zeledon Castro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oudinot sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oudinot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeledon Castro's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Oudinot.
Oudinot sizes up Zeledon Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oudinot scores with a shot to the body.
Oudinot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zeledon Castro is fending him off so far but Oudinot persists. Nope, Zeledon Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Oudinot.
Oudinot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zeledon Castro. Zeledon Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Oudinot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeledon Castro leaves Oudinot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oudinot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oudinot stalks Zeledon Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zeledon Castro's face. Zeledon Castro staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oudinot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeledon Castro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oudinot!
Oudinot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zeledon Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zeledon Castro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeledon Castro is working for a submission of some sort.
Oudinot trying to hold on to Zeledon Castro's head to control him but Zeledon Castro postures up.
Oudinot is looking for a sweep. Zeledon Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeledon Castro is trying to work for a kimura but Oudinot is defending well.
Zeledon Castro is working for a submission of some sort.
Oudinot looking for submissions off his back.
Oudinot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zeledon Castro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oudinot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zeledon Castro postures up in Oudinot's guard and throws a big left but Oudinot blocks it.
Zeledon Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zeledon Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Oudinot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Oudinot dominated that round.
That's time! Zeledon Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Oudinot.
Oudinot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oudinot shoots in for a takedown but Zeledon Castro shows good takedown defense.
Oudinot lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oudinot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zeledon Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oudinot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zeledon Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Oudinot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oudinot.
Zeledon Castro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oudinot shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeledon Castro sprawls well. He's pushed Oudinot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oudinot jabs Zeledon Castro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicolas Oudinot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oudinot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudinot trying to control from half guard but Zeledon Castro is working away.
Zeledon Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oudinot trying to mount his opponent but Zeledon Castro defends it.
Zeledon Castro is not content to let Oudinot control the position.
Zeledon Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Zeledon Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oudinot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeledon Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zeledon Castro tries to roll over but Oudinot keeps him under control.
Oudinot is looking for a kimura here.
Oudinot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zeledon Castro trying to control but Oudinot postures up.
Zeledon Castro won't allow Oudinot to pass to mount.
Zeledon Castro tries to roll over but Oudinot keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oudinot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeledon Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oudinot passes to full mount!
Oudinot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zeledon Castro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oudinot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zeledon Castro looks a forlorn figure.
Oudinot tries to control but Zeledon Castro wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oudinot lands a couple of good shots and Zeledon Castro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zeledon Castro rolls, trying to escape but Oudinot keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Oudinot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oudinot connects with the punch.
Oudinot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zeledon Castro under the eye.
Zeledon Castro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oudinot scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeledon Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oudinot shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeledon Castro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oudinot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oudinot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas Oudinot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oudinot goes for a double leg but Zeledon Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeledon Castro continues to drive forward.
Oudinot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeledon Castros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A right-left combo lands from Oudinot.
Zeledon Castro scores with a takedown into Oudinot's guard.
Zeledon Castro won't allow Oudinot to sweep him here.
Oudinot keeping full guard, as Zeledon Castro tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudinot is trying to control the position but Zeledon Castro postures up.
Zeledon Castro has gone for a leg lock! Oudinot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zeledon Castro's guard.
Oudinot wants to control from the top but Zeledon Castro keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeledon Castro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oudinot.
Oudinot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeledon Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oudinot has managed to get both his arms back between Zeledon Castro's legs - danger averted.
Oudinot is pushing down on Zeledon Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zeledon Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but Oudinot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oudinot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zeledon Castro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zeledon Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oudinot forces his way into half guard.
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Zeledon Castro wants to control but Oudinot is keeping busy.
Zeledon Castro is not content to let Oudinot control the position.
Zeledon Castro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oudinot pulls his head out easily.
Oudinot trying to mount his opponent but Zeledon Castro defends it.
Nicolas Oudinot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four 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.
Oudinot prevents Zeledon Castro from improving his position.
Oudinot stalling.
Oudinot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zeledon Castro sees it coming and defends easily.
Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeledon Castro is staying active underneath Oudinot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oudinot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeledon Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nicolas Oudinot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oudinot 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.
Zeledon Castro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oudinot escapes and throws Zeledon Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Oudinot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oudinot 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Oudinot!
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