Highland Games 89 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcu Halol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcu Halol struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Marcu Halol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jose Gatmaitan's chin.

Gatmaitan
vs
Halol

225 cm
25
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
290 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Gatmaitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcu Halol!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halol misses with a straight left.

Gatmaitan drops Halol with a beautiful combination! Halol stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gatmaitan is looking for the KO!

It looks like Marcu Halol has been cut.
Gatmaitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halol.
Gatmaitan throws a push kick but Halol slaps the foot to one side.
Halol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatmaitan ducks under a wild hook from Halol.
Jose Gatmaitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatmaitan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gatmaitan on the side of the head.
Gatmaitan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatmaitan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Halol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gatmaitan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halol checks it well.
Gatmaitan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halol tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gatmaitan throws a hook but Halol avoids it easily.
Halol misses with an uppercut.
Halol throws an overhand right that lands on Gatmaitan's shoulder, as Gatmaitan tries to avoid the shot.

Gatmaitan moves into range and clinches up with Halol.
Gatmaitan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gatmaitan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halol is trying to break free.
Gatmaitan misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halol blocks an elbow strike.

Halol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatmaitan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halol misses with a looping left.
and Halol counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gatmaitan! He's just covering up as Halol starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcu Halol!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Rachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narikaev Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Rachi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rachi
vs
Ruslan

200 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat Rachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Narikaev Ruslan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rachi misses with a wild body shot.
Ruslan connects with a body shot that sends Rachi's belly button to the back.
Rachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruslan throws an overhand right that lands on Rachi's shoulder, as Rachi tries to avoid the shot.
Rachi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruslan staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Ruslan misses the target.
The fighters circling - Ruslan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ruslan misses.
Rachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruslan.
Rachi scores with a jab to the head.
Rachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruslan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruslan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rachi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rachi at a distance.
Ruslan misses the jab.
Rachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruslan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruslan misses with a straight right.
Rachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruslan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rachi.
Rachi throwing a counter right hand but Ruslan manages to avoid it.
Rachi punishes Ruslan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruslan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rachi is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Rachi catches Ruslan right on the button with a cross.
Ruslan throws a hook but Rachi avoids it easily.
Rachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruslan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rachi.
Ruslan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rachi with a body shot.
Ruslan walks into a straight right hand from Rachi.

Ruslan is rocked!
Rachi finds Ruslan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ruslan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Rachi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ruslan will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Rachi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuzo Fukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yolo Yolovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yolo Yolovski enters the cage!

Fukuda
vs
Yolovski

173 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatsuzo Fukuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yolo Yolovski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yolovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fukuda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yolovski looks to clinch
and Fukuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukuda lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Fukuda.

Yolovski clinches up against the cage.
Fukuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Yolovski.
Yolovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fukuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yolovski.
Tatsuzo Fukuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yolo Yolovski.
Fukuda gets underhooks to prevent Yolovski's takedown attempt.
Yolovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yolovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yolovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fukuda is defending well.
Fukuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yolovski backwards.
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!
Fukuda throws a head punch that misses.
Fukuda prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Fukuda on the inside.
Fukuda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Yolo Yolovski has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuda tries to throw a body punch but Yolovski avoids it by throwing Fukuda back against the cage.

Fukuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yolovski closes the distance but Fukuda moves to the side
and Fukuda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Yolovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Yolovski blocking some punches.
Yolovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fukuda is defending well.
Fukuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yolovski is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Fukuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yolovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fukuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yolovski's elbow.
Fukuda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fukuda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fukuda tries to stall but Yolovski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fukuda.
Yolovski is trying to drag Fukuda to the mat but Fukuda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yolovski looks winded!
Fukuda lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Fukuda.
Yolovski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fukuda after a bit of a struggle.
Fukuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukuda.

Yolovski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yolovski manages to end up in side control.
Fukuda is looking to reverse the position.

Yolovski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Yolovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Yolovski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yolovski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yolovski tries to advance to mount but Fukuda denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yolovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Yolovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fukuda tries to buck Yolovski off but Yolovski is having none of it.

Yolovski is trying to get an arm triangle but Fukuda is defending well.

Yolovski swings around for an armbar but Fukuda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yolovski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yolovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukuda is aware though and is defending well.
Yolovski wants to sweep here but Fukuda controlling him for the moment.
Fukuda wants to control from the top but Yolovski keeps moving.
Fukuda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fukuda won't allow Yolovski to sweep him here.
Fukuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Yolovski is retaining full guard.

Yolovski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fukuda uses it to pass to side control.
Yolovski looks to move to half guard but instead Fukuda has passed into mount! Damn!
Fukuda tries to control but Yolovski wriggling away.
Fukuda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yolovski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yolovski is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuzo Fukuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yolo Yolovski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yolovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fukuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yolovski looks to clinch
and Fukuda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yolovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fukuda punishes Yolovski's body with a nice straight punch.
Fukuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yolovski at a distance.
Fukuda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fukuda counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yolovski tries to clinch but Fukuda moves away
and Fukuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yolovski is looking to clinch.
Tatsuzo Fukuda is winning the standup battle so far.

Fukuda tries to keep at a distance but Yolovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yolovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolovski wants a takedown.
Fukuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yolovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fukuda is defending well.
Tatsuzo Fukuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yolo Yolovski.
Fukuda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fukuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yolovski.
Fukuda misses with an elbow over the top.
Yolovski is looking for a takedown.
Yolovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fukuda is defending well.
Yolovski is breathing heavily.
Yolovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fukuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukuda lands a shoulder strike.
Fukuda wants to stall.
Fukuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yolovskis head.
Fukuda lands an elbow inside.
Yolovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukuda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fukuda lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yolovski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fukuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fukuda.
Yolovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukuda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yolovski looking for a takedown.
Fukuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukuda looking to slow down the pace here.
Fukuda lands a knee to the head.
Tatsuzo Fukuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fukuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Fukuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yolovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fukuda prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fukuda.
Yolovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Fukuda is trying to force a seperation but Yolovski has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yolovski.
Yolovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fukuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yolovski backwards.
Fukuda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fukuda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yolovski tries for a takedown but Fukuda manages to get underhooks.
Fukuda looking to stall.

Yolovski has Fukuda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yolovski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fukuda tumbling to the mat - Yolovski dives into Fukuda's guard.
Yolovski is looking to advance position but Fukuda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda trying to control but Yolovski is having none of it.
Yolovski is looking to improve his position but Fukuda isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Fukuda tries to control but Yolovski wriggling away.
Fukuda controlling the position easily from mount.
Fukuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yolovski can do to turn this around?
Yolovski working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuzo Fukuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yolo Yolovski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yolovski closes the distance but Fukuda moves to the side
and Fukuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Yolovski.
It looked like Fukuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yolovski.
Yolovski is looking to clinch.
Yolovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fukuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Yolovski tries to clinch there but Fukuda circles away.
Fukuda thuds his right hand into Yolovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukuda scores with a nice body kick.
Fukuda lands with a nice body punch.

Yolovski gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yolovski looking for a takedown.
Fukuda lands an elbow just above Yolovski 's eye.
Yolovski blocks a body shot from Fukuda.
Fukuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fukuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuda lands a right hand.
Fukuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Yolovski uses good head movement to avoid it.

Yolovski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yolovski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yolovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yolovski is thwarting Fukuda's attempts to control the position.

Yolovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Yolovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fukuda sees it coming and defends easily.
Fukuda wants to control but Yolovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fukuda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tatsuzo Fukuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda looking to control.

Yolovski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fukuda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fukuda has escaped and now he's on top!

Yolo Yolovski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Yolovski looking for a guillotine here but Fukuda defends easily.
Fukuda trying to control but Yolovski is working from the bottom.
Fukuda pushes down on Yolovski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fukuda trying to control from half guard but Yolovski is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski wants to improve his position but Fukuda is controlling well.
Fukuda tries to pass to full mount but Yolovski defends it.

Yolovski actively working from the bottom here.
Fukuda trying to control from half guard but Yolovski is working away.
Yolovski tries to roll over but Fukuda keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Yolovski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Yolovski actively working from the bottom here.
Yolovski tries to get to full guard but Fukuda has control of the leg.
Yolovski is in trouble now - Fukuda has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yolovski is looking to get to half guard.
Fukuda wants to control the pace but Yolovski is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuzo Fukuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukuda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuzo Fukuda!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Smith
vs
Silva

184 cm
28
167 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

163 cm
28
158 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Fast

Spartan Nutrition

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva controlling the pace.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Silva is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Silva!
After winning the bout, Roberto Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jomlong Kiapoity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Noisy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Noisy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jomlong Kiapoity's chin.

Kiapoity
vs
Noisy

160 cm
28
135 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

175 cm
26
140 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jomlong Kiapoity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Noisy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noisy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiapoity.
Noisy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kiapoity misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Kiapoity as Noisy shoots in.

Noisy shoots in and gets a takedown into Kiapoity's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noisy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiapoity is keeping the position for now.
Noisy wants to control from the top but Kiapoity keeps moving.
Noisy preventing the sweep.
Noisy wants to pass the guard but Kiapoity is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kiapoity has his foot on Noisy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noisy works his way back into a safe position though.
Noisy trying to control but Kiapoity is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kiapoity looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noisy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiapoity wants to sweep here but Noisy controlling him for the moment.

Kiapoity looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kiapoity has his foot on Noisy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noisy works his way back into a safe position though.
Noisy trying to control but Kiapoity is working from the bottom.
Kiapoity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiapoity keeping full guard, as Noisy tries to pass.

Kiapoity has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noisy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noisy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiapoity working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noisy has passed into half guard!
Kiapoity trying to control here.
Noisy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiapoity does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kiapoity wants to get back to full guard.
Noisy is keen to just control but Kiapoity is a slippery customer.

Kiapoity is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noisy pulls his head out easily.
Kiapoity might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kiapoity looking for submissions off his back.

Kiapoity actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiapoity has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Noisy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Noisy!

Noisy tries for a kimura but Kiapoity is defending well.
Kiapoity is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Noisy wants to pass the guard but Kiapoity is defending well.
Noisy wants to control but Kiapoity is keeping him busy.

Kiapoity actively working from the bottom here.

Kiapoity looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kiapoity actively working from the bottom here.
Kiapoity wants to control but Noisy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kiapoity looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiapoity is not content to let Noisy control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kiapoity actively working from the bottom here.

Kiapoity is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noisy pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomlong Kiapoity dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Kiapoity. Those never looked like landing.
Kiapoity lands the left hand.
Kiapoity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noisy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noisy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Noisy fails with a takedown attempt.
Noisy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiapoity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noisy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noisy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noisy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noisy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jomlong Kiapoity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Noisy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiapoity cracks Noisy with a good jab.
Noisy fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiapoity sends Noisy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiapoity is motioning to the referee to let Noisy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Noisy is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Kiapoity.
Noisy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiapoity finish him?
Kiapoity throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noisy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiapoity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiapoity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiapoity steps in with a hook that catches Noisy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kiapoity follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Noisy looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomlong Kiapoity!
Jomlong Kiapoity very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). Barol Kedorf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Potter
vs
Kedorf

190 cm
26
285 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

189 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kedorf. Beautiful body shot.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kedorf throws the left hand but Potter avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kedorf throws a big shot that misses.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kedorf, as that shot connected.
Kedorf scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kedorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kedorf throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Harry Potter has been cut.
Potter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Potter is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kedorf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kedorf lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Kedorf throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Potter tumbling to the canvas!

Potter is rocked!
Kedorf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kedorf stands up from Potter's guard - Kedorf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Potter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kedorf closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Potter out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barol Kedorf!
In his post fight interview, Barol Kedorf gave a big smile as he said 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Bebeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousse has chosen Le Boudin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bebeto
vs
Mousse

176 cm
28
219 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

182 cm
27
212 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfonso Bebeto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Chocolate Mousse!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousse connects with the punch.
Mousse throws a series of punches but Bebeto moves out of range.
Mousse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bebeto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mousse.
Mousse throws a hook but Bebeto blocks it.
Bebeto tries to counter with a takedown but Mousse is quick to defend against it.
Mousse scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Alfonso Bebeto has been cut.
Bebeto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousse tries to avoid it but Bebeto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousse to the ground. Mousse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mousse lands with a shot to the body.
Mousse throws a series of punches but Bebeto moves out of range.
Mousse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mousse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bebeto manages to avoid it.
Chocolate Mousse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bebeto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Oooooh!!! Mousse has knocked Bebeto down with a huge combo! Mousse steps away and waves a wobbly Bebeto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Mousse delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bebeto like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chocolate Mousse!
Chocolate Mousse thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kusi Amuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinaglabanan has chosen Flume - Some Minds (XVII Flip) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amuo
vs
Pinaglabanan

164 cm
28
140 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

171 cm
28
144 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kusi Amuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amuo throws a series of punches but Pinaglabanan avoids them all with ease.

Pinaglabanan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pinaglabanan working away.
Amuo is trying to work for a sweep but Pinaglabanan has mounted him!
Pinaglabanan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Amuo tries to lock up and control but Pinaglabanan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound from mount.
Amuo wants to hold on but Pinaglabanan pushes him away.
Amuo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinaglabanan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound effectively.
We've been hearing good reports from Amuo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pinaglabanan! Amuo is hurt baaadly! Pinaglabanan is firing away with more strikes - Amuo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
After the fight, John Pinaglabanan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MuayThai
vs
Kent

175 cm
28
197 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

175 cm
27
182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Spartan Nutrition

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Razor MuayThai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent blocks a head kick by MuayThai.
MuayThai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Kent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MuayThai tries to avoid it but Kent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MuayThai to the ground. MuayThai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kent closes this distance looking for a takedown but MuayThai circles away.
MuayThai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Razor MuayThai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Kent.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MuayThai scores with a hook to the body. Kent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kent has a takedown stuffed.
Kent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MuayThai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent shoots for a takedown but MuayThai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kent shoots in for a double leg but MuayThai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MuayThai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
MuayThai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kent looks winded!

Kent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MuayThai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kent throwing strikes from guard but MuayThai blocks nicely.
MuayThai looking for a sweep. Not yet MuayThai, not yet.
MuayThai working a defensive guard here.
MuayThai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kent lands a couple of elbows.
Kent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kent wants to control from the top but MuayThai keeps moving.
MuayThai controls Kent momentarily but Kent frees himself.
Kent throws a big elbow that misses.
Kent won't allow MuayThai to sweep him here.
Kent throwing strikes but missing.
MuayThai is trying to control the position but Kent postures up.
MuayThai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kent on the ground.
Kent is in close to MuayThai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MuayThai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MuayThai tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kent throwing strikes from guard but MuayThai blocks nicely.
MuayThai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MuayThai lands with a good body shot.
MuayThai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but MuayThai shows good takedown defense.
Kent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MuayThai as he avoids it easily.
MuayThai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Kent is rocked!
Kent has a takedown stuffed.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can MuayThai finish him?
MuayThai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
MuayThai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MuayThai works Kent's body with a nice hook.
Kent has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
MuayThai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MuayThai lands a body shot.
MuayThai scores with a hook to the body. Kent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai lands a body shot.
Kent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MuayThai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kent's head.
MuayThai lands with a nice body kick.
Razor MuayThai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from MuayThai.
MuayThai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kent will feel that in the morning.
MuayThai lands with a shot to the body.
MuayThai lands a jab to Kent's midsection.
MuayThai throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuayThai digs a good hook to Kent's body.

MuayThai lands a big head kick that sends Kent tumbling to the mat! MuayThai takes a step backwards and waves Kent back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A decent looking body kick lands there for MuayThai.
Kent walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! MuayThai swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razor MuayThai!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga Mas Não Bate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rojas
vs
Rabinovitch

195 cm
28
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

182 cm
28
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Rojas!
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, Itshak Rabinovitch!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabinovitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Rabinovitch - just one landing.
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rabinovitch is out of range.
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rabinovitch can pounce on him.
Rojas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rabinovitch cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rabinovitch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rojas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rabinovitch moves out of range of the leg kick from Rojas.
Rabinovitch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rojas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rojas showed some decent athleticism there.
Rabinovitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rojas wants to take a breather but Rabinovitch is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabinovitch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabinovitch trying to control from the bottom.
Rabinovitch is pressing down on Rojas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rabinovitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rabinovitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rojas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rojas stops Rabinovitch from standing up.
Rabinovitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rabinovitch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rojas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rojas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rojas won't allow Rabinovitch to sweep him here.

Rabinovitch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rojas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rojas jumps guard but Rabinovitch stands there with Rojas around his waist. Rojas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rabinovitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rojas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabinovitch is trying to defend but Rojas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rojas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rabinovitch's head.
Rabinovitch gets back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rabinovitch controls Rojas momentarily but Rojas frees himself.
Rabinovitch wants to stand up but Rojas is controlling him.
Rabinovitch keeping moving, preventing Rojas from controlling successfully.
Rabinovitch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch keeping full guard, as Rojas tries to pass.
Rabinovitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rojas is one step ahead there.
Rabinovitch wants to stand but Rojas is controlling the position.
Rabinovitch is trying to keep Rojas in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabinovitch keeping moving, preventing Rojas from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabinovitch trying to land knees to the body.

Rabinovitch breaks the clinch.
Rabinovitch misses with a straight right.
Rojas tries to clinch but Rabinovitch is having none of it.
That kick from Rabinovitch tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas shoots in but Rabinovitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabinovitch tries a quick counter leg kick but Rojas is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Rojas misses
and Rabinovitch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rojas's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas tries to clinch but Rabinovitch is having none of it.
Rabinovitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rabinovitch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabinovitch as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itshak Rabinovitch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rabinovitch connects with a leg kick. Rojas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rabinovitch throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Rabinovitch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabinovitch is fending him off so far but Rojas persists. Nope, Rabinovitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabinovitch raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Rojas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand back up but Rojas is controlling him
Rojas throwing shots but Rabinovitch is blocking nicely.
Rabinovitch tries to roll over but Rojas keeps him under control.
Rabinovitch trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rabinovitch pushes Rojas off and gets back to his feet.
Rabinovitch stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rojas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rabinovitch trying to hold on to Rojas's head to control him but Rojas postures up.

Rojas is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabinovitch trying to control here.
Rabinovitch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rabinovitch 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.
Rabinovitch wants to get back to his feet but Rojas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas controlling from the top position.
Rojas wants to control from the top but Rabinovitch keeps moving.
Rojas postures up.
Rojas wants to pass the guard but Rabinovitch is keeping the position.
Rabinovitch pulls Rojas in to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch misses with a body shot.
Rabinovitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas wants to clinch.
Itshak Rabinovitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabinovitch misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Rabinovitch throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas throws a low kick, looking for Rabinovitch's leg but Rabinovitch calmly moves out of range.
Rabinovitch throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Rabinovitch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rabinovitch.
Rojas tries to clinch but Rabinovitch is having none of it.
Rabinovitch throws a fast counter high kick but Rojas manages to duck under it in time.
Rabinovitch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rabinovitch can pounce on him.
Rojas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas wants to clinch up but Rabinovitch keeps it at a distance.
Rabinovitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rabinovitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabinovitch throws a low kick but Rojas moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itshak Rabinovitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rabinovitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Rojas backing away here, and Rabinovitch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rabinovitch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojas's calf.
Rabinovitch thumps Rojas with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rabinovitch, right into the meat.
Rabinovitch misses with an uppercut.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rabinovitch misses with a kick to the body.
Rojas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rabinovitch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabinovitch counters with a low kick, right behind Rojas 's knee.
Rojas misses with a leg kick
and Rabinovitch counters with a good, hard body kick but Rojas shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rabinovitch - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabinovitch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rojas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rabinovitch - the referee stops the clock and Rojas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rabinovitch. Rojas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rabinovitch loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Rojas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabinovitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Rojas backing away here, and Rabinovitch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rabinovitch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rojas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabinovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabinovitch working a defensive guard here.
Itshak Rabinovitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas prevents Rabinovitch from getting back to his feet.
Rabinovitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rojas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rabinovitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rabinovitch wants to stand and escape but Rojas is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rabinovitch is trying to keep Rojas in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas throws a shot to the body.
Rabinovitch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas tries for a takedown but Rabinovitch circles away easily
and Rabinovitch counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rabinovitch connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas fails with the takedown
and Rabinovitch counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rabinovitch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rabinovitch.
Nice takedown defense from Rabinovitch. No joy for Rojas on that attempt.
Rodrigo Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas throws a leg kick but Rabinovitch moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itshak Rabinovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rabinovitch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itshak Rabinovitch!