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WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joro Paveto (ranked 1424 p4p, 4231 weight class) and Peter Petrov (ranked 84 p4p, 242 weight class). Paveto comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. Peter Petrov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 St Petersburg, Joro Paveto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Paveto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov jabs at Paveto's body.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Paveto to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paveto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
Paveto lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Paveto connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Paveto.
Paveto is pressed up against the cage. Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paveto down to the mat. Paveto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paveto moves into the clinch.
Paveto digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paveto lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paveto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paveto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paveto lands with a left to the head.
Paveto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrov up against the cage.
Paveto lands a left hand.
Petrov goes for a takedown attempt but Paveto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peter Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Paveto as Petrov shoots in.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paveto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Paveto. Paveto maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paveto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Paveto on the inside.
Paveto stalling.
A shot in the inside from Paveto.
Paveto digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
Paveto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paveto lands an uppercut.
Paveto managing to block the knees to the body from Petrov.
Paveto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrov jumps guard but Paveto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paveto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Paveto manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Paveto - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Paveto.
Petrov tries to work over Paveto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov trying to land knees to the body.
Paveto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paveto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paveto walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Paveto darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Paveto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paveto stops a takedown attempt from Petrov.
Paveto blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Paveto - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paveto lands a body punch.
Paveto cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paveto.
A right hand to the body from Paveto.
Paveto lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paveto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paveto lands with a short shot to the head.
Paveto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paveto.
A body shot lands from Paveto.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Paveto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paveto scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Paveto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joro Paveto dominated that round.
That's time! Paveto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paveto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paveto is looking to clinch.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paveto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paveto pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Paveto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paveto lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Paveto uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paveto breaks the clinch.
Paveto stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Paveto counter with a right hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Paveto to counter with a crisp jab.
Paveto cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Paveto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joro Paveto is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Paveto sprawls well.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paveto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paveto throws a shot to the body.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
enabling Paveto to counter with a crisp jab.
 Petrov is rocked!
 It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Paveto finish him?
Petrov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paveto is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Petrov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Petrov from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joro Paveto!
After the fight, Joro Paveto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jay (ranked 4053 p4p, 22770 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 518 p4p, 759 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien gets a takedown into half guard.
OBrien is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.
Jay gets back to full guard.
OBrien working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Jay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jay manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Jay's guard.
Jay working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien 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.
OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OBrien controls Jay momentarily but Jay frees himself.
Jay prevents OBrien from getting back to his feet.
Jay preventing the sweep.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OBrien keeps trying to improve his position.
Jay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OBrien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jay controlling from the top position.
Jay tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
Jay trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien dives in and grabs Jay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jay pushes down on OBrien's head and hops out.
OBrien scores with a one two! Jay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jay tries to clinch but OBrien moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay lands a nice looking kick to the body. OBrien takes a step back to recover.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay lands a body shot.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OBrien has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jay.
Jab from OBrien.
Jay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from OBrien.
OBrien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OBrien looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay is looking to clinch but OBrien is avoiding it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jay but Jay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay moves in looking to clinch but OBrien pushes him off.
OBrien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OBrien.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien misses with a two punch combination.
OBrien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OBrien gets a double leg takedown into Jay's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing.
Jay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OBrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donny Jay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien misses with a takedown
letting Jay counter with a right hand.
Jay throws a right hand that OBrien ducks under and follows up with a left that OBrien also avoids with ease.
Jay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jay wants to clinch up but OBrien keeps it at a distance.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
OBrien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OBrien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jay finds it's way round the side to connect with OBrien's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien thows a leg kick but Jay checks it
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Jay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on OBrien's shoulder, as OBrien tries to avoid the shot.
OBrien forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Jay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Jay looking to stall.
OBrien tries for a takedown but Jay manages to get underhooks.
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
OBrien with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OBrien shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Jay.
OBrien is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien clinches with his opponent.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Jay holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Jay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jay.
OBrien's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OBrien's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Jay postures up.
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jay stands up over OBrien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jay trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OBrien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but OBrien is just out of range.
Donny Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OBrien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics OBrien uses from the top position.
Jay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jay manages to get himself to full guard.
Jay is trying to keep OBrien in close.
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OBrien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from OBrien.
Jay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OBrien takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donny Jay is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but OBrien avoids it.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Jay misses with some punches.
Jay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OBrien clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jay.
OBrien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jay drops down looking for an ankle pick but OBrien pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jay as he avoids it easily.
Jay stuffs the takedown.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Jay swings for the body but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay rushes OBrien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OBriens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OBrien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OBrien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jay circles away.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OBrien blocks a head kick by Jay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OBrien moves away.
Jay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jay wants it to stay on the feet.
OBrien defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
OBrien will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay throws a wild body kick that OBrien sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OBrien is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay chips away with some ground and pound.
Jay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jay preventing the sweep.
Jay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien seems keen to control Jay's posture.
Jay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OBrien pulls Jay in close to prevent any damage.
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.
OBrien trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donny Jay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OBrien looks to land a combination. Jay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay tries to clinch up but OBrien circles away and keeps his distance.
Jay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OBrien, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jay pulls guard successfully.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 3191 p4p, 2729 weight class) and Mac Keegan (ranked 193 p4p, 169 weight class). Claus Haba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keegan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keegan's guard now, I'm sure.
Keegan is pulling down on Haba's head to control his posture.
Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Haba advances position into side control!
Keegan is looking to reverse the position.
Keegan trying to remain calm as Haba controls from the top position.
Keegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba working away.
Haba trying to control the action but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Haba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keegan's legs.
Keegan is not content to let Haba control the position.
Haba working away.
Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haba taking a break here but Keegan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Keegan is looking for a sweep. Haba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haba wants to free his trapped foot but Keegan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haba is trying to control the action in half guard but Keegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Keegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.
Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keegan has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Keegan works over Haba with some ground and pound from guard.
Keegan content to stall in guard here.
Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.
Haba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keegan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haba.
Keegan won't allow Haba to sweep him here.
Haba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keegan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba wants to control from the top but Keegan keeps moving.
Haba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Keegan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keegan is just riding it out for now. Haba eventually gives up the hold.
Keegan is refusing to be controlled, as Haba sits in half guard.
Keegan is trying to maintain the position but Haba is very close to passing his half guard.
Haba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan is defending against the submission attempts here by Haba.
Keegan controlling the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haba tries for a takedown but Keegan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keegan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haba quickly recovers to half guard.
Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Haba's hands, connecting with Haba's forehead.
Haba tries to roll over but Keegan keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan working over Haba with some ground and pound. Haba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Haba shoots in looking for a takedown but Keegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haba gets caught napping as Keegan dives in and scores a takedown. Haba manages to retain guard.
Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment.
Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Keegan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan distracts Haba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keegan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Haba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
Keegan landing strikes.
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Keegan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haba's legs.
Keegan slows the pace down.
Keegan scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haba is trying to work for a sweep but Keegan has mounted him!
Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba regains half guard.
Haba is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Keegan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Keegan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan working the head and body with strikes.
Keegan trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Haba tries to bench press Keegan off him but Keegan keeps the position.
Keegan looks up at the clock and then as Haba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keegan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Keegan stalls from top position.
Haba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keegan connects with a decent elbow.
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.
Keegan lands a nice forearm strike.
Haba sneaks back into half guard.
Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keegan thows a huge punch but Haba dodges it nicely.
Keegan is just content to waste time from the top position. Haba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keegan scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Keegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keegan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 3253 p4p, 3156 weight class) and Brendan Moker (ranked 438 p4p, 426 weight class). Brendan Moker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Moker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leahy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moker avoids it really well and circles away.
Moker lands with a straight right. Leahy didn't see that one coming.
Moker misses with an uppercut. Leahy saw that one coming.
Moker looks to land a right hand but Leahy moved out of range.
Leahy fails with a takedown attempt.
Moker tests Leahy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moker circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Leahy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moker stuffs the takedown.
Moker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leahy doesn't seem bothered though.
Leahy shoots in looking for a takedown. Moker tries to sprawl out of it but Leahy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leahy prevents Moker from getting back to his feet.
Leahy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moker keeping moving, preventing Leahy from controlling successfully.
Moker wants to get back to his feet but Leahy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leahy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leahy looking to pass the guard.
Leahy trying to control but Moker is working from the bottom.
Leahy won't allow Moker to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Moker finds it's way through Leahy's defenses.
Brendan Moker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moker slaps away a takedown attempt from Leahy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leahy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moker defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Moker.
Leahy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moker ducks under a wild hook from Leahy.
Leahy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leahy attempts a counter takedown but Moker avoids it well and moves away.
Leahy misses with a takedown attempt
and Moker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moker scores with a jab to the body.
Leahy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moker lands an overhand right.
Leahy darts in looking for a takedown but Moker gets double underhooks and turns Leahy into the cage.
Moker breaks the clinch.
Moker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leahy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leahy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moker unleashes a big counter combination but Leahy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moker misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leahy looks for a takedown but Moker sprawls well.
Leahy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moker lands with a cross.
Moker misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Moker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leahy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moker.
Moker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leahy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moker on his heels. He'll look to pass Moker's guard now, I'm sure.
Moker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Moker as Leahy shoots in.
Moker lands a lovely overhand right.
Moker lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Moker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moker loads up on a big right hand but Leahy slips the punch.
Moker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leahy fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Moker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moker works the jab nicely.
Moker swinging wildly here.
Leahy fails with the takedown.
Moker leaves Leahy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moker dips to his left and cracks Leahy with an uppercut!
Robert Leahy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leahy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moker defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Moker dominated that round.
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.
Leahy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leahy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Moker counter with a right hand.
Leahy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leahy won't allow Moker to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moker is wriggling around but Leahy manages to pass to half guard.
Leahy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moker looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy is looking to take a break and control but Moker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moker is trying to stand.
Leahy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moker defends it well.
Moker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leahy prevents Moker from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy tries to pass to full mount but Moker defends it.
Leahy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leahy is looking to advance position but Moker won't allow it.
Leahy 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.
Moker wants to get back to his feet.
Leahy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Leahy is looking for a kimura here.
Moker is trying to stand.
Leahy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moker sees it coming and defends easily.
Leahy trying to pass the guard but Moker defending well.
Still in half guard, Leahy seems content to control.
Moker tries to kick Leahy off but Leahy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leahy trying to control from half guard but Moker is working away.
Leahy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leahy seems to be looking for submissions.
Moker kicks off Leahy and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moker pinned against the cage. Moker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leahy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Leahy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moker stuffs the takedown.
Moker throws a shot to the body.
Moker throws a leg kick which misses Leahy's front leg but catches the back leg as Leahy tries to avoid it.
Leahy looks for a takedown but Moker sprawls well.
Moker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leahy misses with a takedown attempt
and Moker counters with a left and a right that stings Leahy.
Leahy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moker is fending him off so far but Leahy persists. Nope, Moker circles away and we're back to standing.
Leahy moves forwards but Moker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leahy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Moker connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moker lands with a shot to the body.
Brendan Moker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Moker.
 Leahy is rocked!
Leahy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moker.
Oh Leahy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leahy fails with the takedown
letting Moker counter with a right hand.
Leahy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moker's waist but Moker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leahy off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moker.
Leahy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leahy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leahy fails to land the takedown.
Moker scores with a nice right hand.
Leahy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leahy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Moker lands a right hand from hell, dropping Leahy. Moker pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Moker!
After winning the bout, Brendan Moker 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Horatius (ranked 1308 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Hobo Garrincha (ranked 75 p4p, 126 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hobo Garrincha!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horatius shoots in for a double leg but Garrincha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horatius shoots in and drives through. Garrincha sprawls well.
Horatius is looking to clinch.
Horatius fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garrincha sprawls well. Garrincha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horatius gets slowly back to his feet.
Horatius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garrincha did well to prevent Horatius getting side control.
Horatius throwing shots but Garrincha is blocking nicely.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrincha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garrincha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrincha is refusing to be controlled, as Horatius sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garrincha is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garrincha defending well though.
Horatius throwing shots but Garrincha is blocking nicely.
Horatius thows a huge punch but Garrincha dodges it nicely.
Garrincha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Garrincha's hands, connecting with Garrincha's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horatius prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Garrincha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrincha is trying to keep Horatius in close.
Garrincha keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrincha has wrist control.
Garrincha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horatius stands up over Garrincha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Horatius connects with a couple of short punches.
Garrincha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horatius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horatius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrincha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horatius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horatius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius landing some decent shots from guard.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrincha is on top in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Horatius manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrincha lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrincha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrincha taking a breather.
Horatius has Garrincha pressed against the cage.
Garrincha misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garrincha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horatius doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius drives through with a takedown into Garrincha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrincha is on top in guard.
Garrincha won't allow Horatius to get back to his feet.
Garrincha is pushing down on Horatius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horatius is fighting to maintain full guard but Garrincha has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius is trying to stand.
Garrincha trying to control from half guard but Horatius is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha prevents Horatius from improving his position.
Horatius is not content to let Garrincha control the position.
Garrincha seems to be working for a kimura but Horatius defends the submission attempt.
Horatius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrincha is working away from the top position though.
Garrincha uses his free foot to push down on Horatius's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Horatius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garrincha wants to control the pace but Horatius is squirming around nicely.
Horatius wants to hold on but Garrincha pushes him away.
Horatius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrincha can do to turn this around?
Garrincha won't let Horatius get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Horatius stops Garrincha from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Horatius has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Garrincha's lack of action.
Garrincha wants to take a breather but Horatius is having none of it.
Horatius trying to control but Garrincha postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius keeping hold of Garrincha's head, controlling as best he can.
Horatius is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Horatius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Horatius trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horatius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrincha pinned against the cage. Garrincha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garrincha staying out of range there.
Horatius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horatius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horatius tries for a takedown but Garrincha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrincha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horatius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrincha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horatius somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horatius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
Garrincha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garrincha throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Garrincha. No joy for Horatius on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horatius moves out of range of the body kick from Garrincha.
Garrincha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garrincha counters with a nice body shot.
Garrincha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hobo Garrincha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garrincha's waist but Garrincha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horatius off to one side.
Horatius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrincha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrincha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha 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!
Horatius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garrincha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horatius's head backwards.
Horatius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garrincha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garrincha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horatius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garrincha tries to sprawl but Horatius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garrincha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horatius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horatius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horatius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Garrincha blocks nicely.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius works over Garrincha with some ground and pound from guard.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrincha has wrist control.
Horatius works over Garrincha with some ground and pound from guard.
Horatius stopping the sweep attempt from Garrincha.
Garrincha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Horatius is refusing to be controlled, as Garrincha sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrincha is working away from the top position though.
Garrincha is working for a submission of some sort.
Horatius tries to get to full guard but Garrincha has control of the leg.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius is doing well to control the position and prevent Garrincha from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Horatius is positioning himself well to prevent Garrincha advancing to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Horatius wants to control but Garrincha is keeping busy.
Garrincha is keen to just control but Horatius is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horatius was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Horatius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garrincha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Horatius.
Garrincha is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horatius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garrincha regains half guard.
Horatius prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Garrincha manages to get to full guard.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrincha has wrist control.
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Horatius 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
After the big win, Joey Horatius made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Rivera (ranked 874 p4p, 1681 weight class) and Patrick Strasburg (ranked 120 p4p, 223 weight class). Rivera's entrance music is BAD COMPANY. A fine choice. Strasburg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Red - Chevelle. Malcolm Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malcolm Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Strasburg!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasburg fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Rivera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strasburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strasburg somewhat.
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Strasburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasburg moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Strasburg throws a one two combo.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Strasburg. Strasburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strasburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Strasburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malcolm Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera cracks Strasburg with an open hand slap.
It looks like Patrick Strasburg has been cut.
Strasburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strasburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Strasburg throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Strasburg wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Strasburg misses.
A quick step to the side and Rivera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Strasburg down.
Strasburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera misses with a hook. Strasburg ducked under it nicely.
Strasburg throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strasburg is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Rivera.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Strasburg. Strasburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Strasburg feints the counter takedown.
Strasburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strasburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Rivera lands a beautiful left hook that drops Strasburg. Strasburg tries to recover but Rivera is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Strasburg lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
A victorious Malcolm Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 1317 p4p, 547 weight class) and Gator Boudreaux (ranked 176 p4p, 76 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Karate - Kennedy. Gator Boudreaux acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gator Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudreaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio .
Sloppy strikes from Boudreaux. Those never looked like landing.
Bonifacio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lands with a nice body punch.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Boudreaux's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
Bonifacio looks to throw the jab but Boudreaux is out of range.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boudreaux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonifacio connects with a crisp jab.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio is looking to counter punch.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bonifacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boudreaux with a hook.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Boudreaux's head but Boudreaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boudreaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boudreaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boudreaux misses the body punch
and Boudreaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonifacio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Boudreaux avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio misses the jab.
Boudreaux cracks Bonifacio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux! But no joy.
Boudreaux cracks Bonifacio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Bonifacio coming out on top.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot.
Bonifacio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boudreaux in his tracks.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonifacio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
Boudreaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudreaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with a shot to the body.
Bonifacio digs a good hook to Boudreaux's body.
Boudreaux misses with a straight right.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonifacio jabs Boudreaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux cracks Bonifacio with a good jab.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonifacio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws a sloppy body shot
and Boudreaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio moves out of range as Boudreaux strikes.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio .
A nice side step and Boudreaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio scores with a jab.
Boudreaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boudreaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Bonifacio 's belly button to the back.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudreaux digs a good body shot into Bonifacio 's ribs.
Bonifacio cracks Boudreaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luigi Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body.
Bonifacio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boudreaux slips under a jab from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
A big right from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Luigi Bonifacio is winning the standup battle so far.
Boudreaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with a nice body punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Boudreaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bonifacio has got the better of the exchanges.
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boudreaux can do to turn this around?
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Bonifacio slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Bonifacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonifacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boudreaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio .
Boudreaux avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudreaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio .
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio 's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio scores with a decent looking hook.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws out a counter right but Bonifacio avoids it with no problem.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Bonifacio slips the punch.
Boudreaux misses with a jab to the body
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Boudreaux blocks a jab.
Boudreaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Bonifacio moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Boudreaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonifacio throws out the jab.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Bonifacio coming out on top.
Bonifacio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Boudreaux staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boudreaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonifacio scrambles back to his feet.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonifacio 's head backwards.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
Boudreaux lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Boudreaux coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio . Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonifacio to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a shot from downtown. Boudreaux moves away and avoids it.
Boudreaux dips to his left and cracks Bonifacio with an uppercut!
Bonifacio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boudreaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Boudreaux's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luigi Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Bonifacio misses with a few strikes there.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux moves away from the strike by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Boudreaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bonifacio finds it's way through Boudreaux's defenses.
Boudreaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudreaux lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonifacio misses its target.
Boudreaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bonifacio lands a two punch combo.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonifacio .
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Bonifacio moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio catches Boudreaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux misses with a two punch combination.
Boudreaux misses with a straight right.
Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonifacio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Bonifacio misses
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudreaux misses with a straight right.
Boudreaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudreaux misses the target.
Boudreaux misses with a hook.
Bonifacio throws out a loose jab but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gator Boudreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luigi Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bonifacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonifacio cracks Boudreaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonifacio misses with a double jab.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudreaux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Boudreaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonifacio throws a right hand that misses
and Boudreaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonifacio misses with a lunging right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Bonifacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux misses with a hook. Bonifacio ducked under it nicely.
Boudreaux slips a jab from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boudreaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonifacio scrambles back to his feet.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Boudreaux blocks it.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Boudreaux's midsection.
Boudreaux misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bonifacio to counter with a crisp jab.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bonifacio . Beautiful body shot.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Boudreaux saw that one coming.
Bonifacio throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Boudreaux to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand.
Boudreaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boudreaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Boudreaux's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio 's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses with a body punch
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Bonifacio . Beautiful body shot.
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux! But no joy.
Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonifacio .
Boudreaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonifacio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 1179 p4p, 887 weight class) and Caio Victor (ranked 162 p4p, 120 weight class). Caio Victor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Victor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Victor momentarily.
Victor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bader misses with a right hand
so Victor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Victor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
Bader being controlled here, momentarily.
Victor wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Victor sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bader doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Victor paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bader - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timo Bader!
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Bader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 1823 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 203 p4p, 181 weight class). Mercer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Bobby Mercer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mercer swivels and escapes.
Johnson shoots in but Mercer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
Mercer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mercer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mercer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mercer has escaped and now he's on top!
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercer uses it to pass to side control.
Mercer controlling from side mount.
Johnson is not content to let Mercer control the position.
Mercer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mercer.
Mercer digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Mercer feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Johnson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Mercer!
A relieved looking Bobby Mercer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 828 p4p, 1178 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 119 p4p, 157 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mein Armbach's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman, Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
As Masvidal backs off Mein Armbach throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.
Mein Armbach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mein Armbach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masvidal is defending well.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masvidal!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach advances to full mount.
Mein Armbach putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
Mein Armbach prevents Masvidal from getting the reversal.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount.
Masvidal wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Mein Armbach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mein Armbach working Masvidal over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masvidal hang on?
Mein Armbach scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masvidal?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying to stand up.
Masvidal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Masvidal is trying desperately to improve position.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Masvidal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masvidal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masvidal holds on to Mein Armbach as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from Masvidal to control.
Mein Armbach unloading with bombs!
Mein Armbach in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mein Armbach cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Masvidal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masvidal defending well though.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mein Armbach slows the pace down in half guard.
Masvidal is trying is best to control the position here.
Mein Armbach seems to be looking for submissions.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal's temple.
Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Masvidal tries to bench press Mein Armbach off him but Mein Armbach keeps the position.
Mein Armbach connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mein Armbach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Masvidal's body.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mein Armbach in his tracks.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands with a shot to the body.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach stalks Masvidal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masvidal's face. Masvidal staggers backwards, shaken.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal lands a really nice looking cross but Mein Armbach seems unphased.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs.
Mein Armbach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mein Armbach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mein Armbach lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach leaning against his opponent.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Masvidal is working Mein Armbach over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Masvidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mein Armbach is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach works on Masvidal's body with a couple of short punches.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masvidal on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick
and Masvidal counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves into range and clinches up with Mein Armbach.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach jabs at Masvidal's body.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a clinch but Masvidal shakes him off and moves away.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mein Armbach misses.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Masvidal both land. Nice combination.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab. Masvidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach slips a jab from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Masvidal off the cage and back into range.
Mein Armbach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masvidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mein Armbach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a left and a right that stings Mein Armbach.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Mein Armbach slips the punch.
Mein Armbach wants to counter with a clinch but Masvidal pushes him away.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal clearly takes that round.
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.
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Masvidal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Mein Armbach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masvidal tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside.
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping right.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach motions for Masvidal to come forward. Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mein Armbach punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach wants a takedown but no success here.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the head.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach thumps Masvidal with a low kick.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mein Armbach misses with a leg kick
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masvidal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mein Armbach lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mein Armbach on the ground.
Mein Armbach is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Masvidal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach cracks Masvidal with a big elbow.
Mein Armbach looks up at the clock and then as Masvidal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mein Armbach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches from side control.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masvidal forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1-2. Masvidal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mein Armbach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Masvidal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masvidal.
Masvidal with a hook.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Mein Armbach moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masvidal's guard.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach chips away with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mein Armbach pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Mein Armbach is looking to advance position but Masvidal won't allow it.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Masvidal is trying to stand up here but Mein Armbach is controlling him well.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mein Armbach to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach works his way into full mount!
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masvidal hang on?
Masvidal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mein Armbach 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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