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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arlington Carlyle (ranked 5936 p4p, 5644 weight class) and Vic Fontaine (ranked 550 p4p, 532 weight class). The key to victory for Arlington Carlyle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle throws a hook to the side of Fontaine's head but Fontaine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fontaine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlyle.
Fontaine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carlyle tries to throw a body punch but Fontaine avoids it by throwing Carlyle back against the cage.
Fontaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlyle is defending well for now.
Fontaine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carlyle avoiding damage as Fontaine throws knees to the body.
Carlyle is leaning against Fontaine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carlyle misses with the head strike.
Fontaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Fontaine lands a knee to the head.
Carlyle wants to stall.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Carlyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Carlyle trying to control the position but instead, Fontaine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carlyle into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine looking to throw knees to the head but Carlyle is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fontaine.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Fontaine with a knee to the head.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carlyle misses with some punches.
Carlyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carlyle tries to throw a body punch but Fontaine avoids it by throwing Carlyle back against the cage.
Fontaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Carlyle avoids the damage to the body.
Fontaine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carlyle lands a right hand.
Carlyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlyle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Carlyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fontaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Carlyle avoids the damage to the body.
Fontaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Carlyle avoids the damage to the body.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carlyle avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlyle avoiding damage as Fontaine throws knees to the body.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Carlyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fontaine's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fontaine blocks a body shot from Carlyle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fontaine as Carlyle tries to tie him up.
Carlyle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fontaine looking to throw knees to the head but Carlyle is blocking nicely.
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle trying to stall but Fontaine improves his position.
Carlyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Fontaine.
Carlyle tries to stall but Fontaine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fontaine landing knees to the head.
Carlyle lands a shoulder strike.
Fontaine misses with a knee strike.
Fontaine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fontaine lands a nice knee to the body.
Carlyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carlyle is trying to force a seperation but Fontaine has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carlyle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fontaine misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Carlyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
A short left from Carlyle.
Fontaine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fontaine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fontaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Fontaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlyle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carlyle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carlyle stalling in the clinch but Fontaine improves position.
Fontaine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carlyle's efforts to push away.
Fontaine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carlyle tries to break free but Fontaine pushes him back against the cage.
Carlyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Fontaine backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlyle.
Carlyle avoiding damage as Fontaine throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Fontaine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fontaine lands a front kick.
Carlyle tries to keep at a distance but Fontaine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fontaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlyle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fontaine lands a knee to the body.
Carlyle cracks Fontaine with a nice body shot.
Fontaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fontaine misses with a knee to the head.
Fontaine misses with a knee strike.
Carlyle tries to work over Fontaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Carlyle.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Fontaine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine misses with a knee strike.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Fontaine lands a knee to the body.
Fontaine takes a shot to the head.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carlyle avoids it.
Fontaine blocks a body shot from Carlyle.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fontaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlyle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Carlyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fontaine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlyle.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carlyle working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fontaines head.
Fontaine trying to land knees to the body.
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
Fontaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlyle.
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
Fontaine connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Carlyle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carlyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carlyle trying to stall but Fontaine improves his position.
Carlyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fontaine misses with a knee strike.
Carlyle tries to stall but Fontaine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fontaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlyle is defending well for now.
Fontaine looking to throw knees to the head but Carlyle is blocking nicely.
Carlyle avoiding damage as Fontaine throws knees to the body.
Carlyle is looking to control Fontaine's arms but Fontaine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carlyle has his back to the cage.
Vic Fontaine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fontaine's elbow.
Carlyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
Fontaine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carlyle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carlyle wants to stall.
Carlyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fontaine blocks a body shot from Carlyle.
Carlyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Carlyle looking to stall.
Fontaine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlyle looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine has Carlyle pressed against the cage, preventing Carlyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carlyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fontaine misses with a knee to the head.
Carlyle lands a nice uppercut.
Fontaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlyle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Fontaine trying to land knees to the body.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fontaine in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fontaine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fontaine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fontaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Carlyle scores with a shot to the side of Fontaine's head.
Fontaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlyle is defending well for now.
Carlyle looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Fontaine 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. This is the final round!
Fontaine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carlyle.
Fontaine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carlyle misses with an uppercut. Fontaine saw that one coming.
Carlyle sets himself, and Fontaine steps forward looking for the clinch! Carlyle avoids it this time.
Fontaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlyle.
Carlyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fontaine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carlyle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fontaine back to the cage. Carlyle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fontaine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carlyle is out of range.
Fontaine slips a jab from Carlyle.
Fontaine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carlyle swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Carlyle.
Fontaine scores a nice knee to the body.
Fontaine trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Carlyle.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Carlyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carlyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fontaine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlyle.
Carlyle can't find room to land a body shot as Fontaine controls the action.
Carlyle works on Fontaine's body with a couple of short punches.
Fontaine missing with knees to the body.
Fontaine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carlyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vic Fontaine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle can't break the clinch.
Carlyle stalling in the clinch but Fontaine improves position.
Carlyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks with his arms.
Carlyle tries to break the clinch but Fontaine is controlling the position.
Carlyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fontaine working Carlyle over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carlyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
Fontaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Carlyle avoids the damage to the body.
Arlington Carlyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlyle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Carlyle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carlyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carlyle lands a nice uppercut.
Carlyle lands a nice uppercut.
Carlyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fontaine connects with a knee to the head.
Carlyle trying to stall but Fontaine improves his position.
Carlyle lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fontaine.
Carlyle is trying to maintain a safe position but Fontaine gets an underhook and turns Carlyle into the cage.
Carlyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlington Carlyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fontaine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Fontaine!
In his post fight interview, Vic Fontaine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masen Towle (ranked 5899 p4p, 5865 weight class) and Christian Baratelli (ranked 467 p4p, 466 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masen Towle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Baratelli!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Towle in his tracks.
Towle gets a clinch.
Towle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baratelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Baratelli tries to bum rush Towle with a series of wild strikes but Towle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Towle dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratelli wants to counter the offense by Towle and move into the clinch position.
Towle has hold of one of Baratelli's legs. Baratelli is fighting the takedown attempt but Towle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Towle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Towle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baratelli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baratelli has escaped and now he's on top!
Baratelli forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towle wants to stand back up but Baratelli manages to pass into side control.
Towle is trying to improve his position.
Towle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Towle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Towle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baratelli is working away from the top position though.
Towle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two 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.
Towle is trying to control the position but Baratelli postures up.
Baratelli stands up and waves to Towle to follow him.
Baratelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Towle is looking to clinch.
Towle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baratelli wants to counter with a clinch but Towle pushes him away.
Baratelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Towle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Towle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baratelli working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baratelli walks away with a smile on his face. Towle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Towle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baratelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratelli wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masen Towle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baratelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Towle but Towle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baratelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baratelli throws a head kick that misses.
Towle just misses with a punch to the body.
Baratelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Towle defends it well.
Towle throws a nice looking combination but Baratelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Baratelli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baratelli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Towle was covering up waiting for the punch and Baratelli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Towle is wriggling around but Baratelli manages to pass to half guard.
Towle is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratelli stands up and beckons Towle to join him on the feet.
Baratelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Baratelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Towle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Towle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baratelli on his heels. He'll look to pass Baratelli's guard now, I'm sure.
Towle with a nice head shot there.
Towle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baratelli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Towle has Baratelli in his guard.
Baratelli slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Baratelli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Towle throws a combination that misses
and Baratelli counters with a series of strikes. Towle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baratelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baratelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Towle pinned against the cage. Towle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baratelli tries to clinch up.
Towle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Towle drives through and clinches with Baratelli against the cage.
Towle tries to pull guard but Baratelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Towle drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towle tries to pull guard but Baratelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Towle drops back down to his feet.
Towle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towle wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masen Towle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Towle tries to pull guard but Baratelli won't allow it.
Towle tries for a takedown but Baratelli manages to get underhooks.
Towle stops a takedown attempt from Baratelli.
Baratelli has Towle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Towle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Baratelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Towle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Towle stalling against the cage.
Towle prevents Baratelli from breaking the clinch.
Towle is trying to trip Baratelli. He has hold of a leg but Baratelli is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Towle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baratelli wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratelli darts in looking for a takedown but Towle gets double underhooks and turns Baratelli into the cage.
Baratelli misses with a takedown attempt - Towle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Towle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baratelli tries to score a body lock takedown but Towle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Towle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Towle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Towle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baratelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baratelli trying to control but Towle is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towle is trying to keep Baratelli in close.
Towle wants to stand up but Baratelli is controlling him.
Baratelli wants to control from the top but Towle keeps moving.
Towle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Towle looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Towle shoots in but no luck this time.
Baratelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Towle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baratelli somewhat.
Towle tries to clinch up but Baratelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Towle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baratelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baratelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Towle prevents it.
Towle has Baratelli pressed against the cage.
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 Masen Towle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Towle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Towle clinches with his opponent.
Towle stalls.
Baratelli stalling the fight.
Towle drags the fight down to the ground.
Towle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baratelli's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Towle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baratelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Towle, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baratelli stacks Towle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baratelli!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratelli trying to control the position but Towle is working away.
Towle wants to control but Baratelli postures up.
Towle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baratelli is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Baratelli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Baratelli wants to control the pace but Towle is squirming around nicely.
Towle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Towle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baratelli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Towle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Towle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Towle is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Towle trying to control the position but Baratelli manages to sink in the hooks.
Towle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Baratelli.
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.
Towle covering up well under a series of strikes from Baratelli.
A lull in the action here.
Baratelli is not going to allow Towle to sit and survive in this position.
Towle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratelli is trying to stick to Towle's back but Towle is turning into Baratelli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baratelli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Towle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Baratelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baratelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Baratelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldrin Geolamen Jr (ranked 5974 p4p, 5938 weight class) and Keegan Bellemare (ranked 369 p4p, 367 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aldrin Geolamen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keegan Bellemare!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geolamen Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellemare defends well and Geolamen Jr ends up having to push Bellemare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bellemare changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Geolamen Jr to keep the fight standing.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but Geolamen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Geolamen Jr scores with a shot to the side of Bellemare's head.
Bellemare is trying to break the clinch but Geolamen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Bellemare is trying to drag Geolamen Jr to the mat but Geolamen Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aldrin Geolamen Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keegan Bellemare.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bellemare is trying to pull guard but Geolamen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemare tries for a takedown. No joy.
Geolamen Jr jumps guard but Bellemare turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Geolamen Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bellemare smiles and moves away.
Bellemare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellemare takes a swing at Geolamen Jr's ribcage but misses.
Geolamen Jr attempts a counter takedown but Bellemare avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bellemare tries a head kick but it misses.
Geolamen Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Bellemare rushes Geolamen Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geolamen Jr successfully pulls guard.
Geolamen Jr 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.
Bellemare trying to stand up but can't free himself from Geolamen Jr's guard.
Bellemare is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bellemare is looking to clinch but Geolamen Jr is avoiding it.
Geolamen Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keegan Bellemare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellemare moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bellemare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geolamen Jr dives in and grabs Bellemare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellemare pushes down on Geolamen Jr's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellemare throws a nice looking combination but Geolamen Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geolamen Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Geolamen Jr moves into the clinch.
Bellemare has Geolamen Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Geolamen Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bellemare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellemare misses with a punch on the inside.
Geolamen Jr is trying to drag Bellemare to the mat but Bellemare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bellemare manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Geolamen Jr.
Geolamen Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Geolamen Jr jumps guard but Bellemare stands there with Geolamen Jr around his waist. Geolamen Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Geolamen Jr is trying to force a seperation but Bellemare has the dominant position.
Geolamen Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Bellemare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geolamen Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellemare gets to his feet - Geolamen Jr follows without any prompting.
Keegan Bellemare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellemare throws a head kick but Geolamen Jr moves out of range.
Bellemare forces Geolamen Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Bellemare breaks the clinch.
Geolamen Jr misses with a double jab.
Geolamen Jr clinches up with Bellemare and pushes him back against the cage.
Bellemare tries to pull guard but Geolamen Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bellemare looks winded!
Geolamen Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bellemare to keep the fight standing.
Geolamen Jr prevents a body shot from Bellemare.
Geolamen Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geolamen Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keegan Bellemare will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick lands for Bellemare.
Nice sprawl there from Bellemare as Geolamen Jr shoots in.
Bellemare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geolamen Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geolamen Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellemare tries to clinch there but Geolamen Jr circles away.
Geolamen Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Bellemare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geolamen Jr counters with a series of strikes. Bellemare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Geolamen Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
As Bellemare tries to get set, Geolamen Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bellemare manages to avoid the attempt.
Geolamen Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bellemare closes the distance and pushes Geolamen Jr back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemare breaks the clinch.
Bellemare blocks a head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Geolamen Jr blocks a head kick by Bellemare.
Bellemare darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Geolamen Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellemare defends well and Geolamen Jr ends up having to push Bellemare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bellemare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geolamen Jr keeps control of Bellemare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellemare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geolamen Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellemare.
Bellemare is breathing heavily.
Bellemare lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Bellemare does no damage.
Geolamen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geolamen Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bellemare counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldrin Geolamen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geolamen Jr goes for a double leg but Bellemare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellemare continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bellemare is controlling him.
Bellemare working hard to break the clinch.
Bellemare jumps guard.
Bellemare manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Bellemare keeps control of Geolamen Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellemare tries to pull guard but Geolamen Jr won't allow it.
Bellemare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geolamen Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellemare sprawls well. He's pushed Geolamen Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geolamen Jr dives in and grabs Bellemare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellemare pushes down on Geolamen Jr's head and hops out.
Aldrin Geolamen Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geolamen Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellemare pinned against the cage. Bellemare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellemare unleashes a big counter combination but Geolamen Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellemare closes the distance and clinches.
Bellemare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellemare lands a leg kick that knocks Geolamen Jr off balance momentarily.
Bellemare avoids the head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Bellemare avoids the head kick by Geolamen Jr.
Bellemare looks to land a body kick but Geolamen Jr moved away.
Geolamen Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bellemare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bellemare wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellemare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geolamen Jr fails to land the takedown.
Bellemare tries to close the distance and clinch but Geolamen Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellemare plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Geolamen Jr checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bellemare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Geolamen Jr has Bellemare up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keegan Bellemare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Geolamen Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellemare is looking for the big counter here.
Geolamen Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Geolamen Jr goes for a double leg but Bellemare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellemare continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldrin Geolamen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellemare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellemare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bellemare feints and then cracks Geolamen Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Geolamen Jr down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellemare lands a front kick.
Bellemare throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geolamen Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellemare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geolamen Jr somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geolamen Jr with a poor takedown
and Bellemare counters with a two punch combo.
Geolamen Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellemare tries to avoid it but Geolamen Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellemare to the ground. Bellemare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bellemare throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bellemare scores with a head kick. Geolamen Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellemare jabs Geolamen Jr right on the nose. Geolamen Jr blinks but takes it well.
 Geolamen Jr is rocked!
Bellemare lands a brutal head kick. Geolamen Jr looks out on his feet and Bellemare throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Keegan Bellemare!
Keegan Bellemare was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Aldrin Geolamen Jr had this to say: 'i will back'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caius Cosades Jr (ranked 5696 p4p, 5754 weight class) and Francesco Mariani (ranked 359 p4p, 360 weight class). Cosades Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Morrowind. Mariani comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Adiemus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Caius Cosades Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caius Cosades Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Mariani!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mariani with that takedown attempt.
Mariani fails with the takedown.
As Mariani backs away, Cosades Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mariani drives through with a takedown into Cosades Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cosades Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mariani wants to pass the guard but Cosades Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades Jr wants to control the position but Mariani says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cosades Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mariani is working away from the top position though.
Cosades Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades Jr trying to control but Mariani postures up.
Mariani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mariani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cosades Jr trying to hold on to Mariani's head to control him but Mariani postures up.
Mariani with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mariani is working away from the top position though.
Mariani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mariani wants to control but Cosades Jr is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mariani working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cosades Jr is looking to control Mariani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades Jr avoid being mounted?
Mariani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mariani trying to mount his opponent but Cosades Jr defends it.
Mariani sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cosades Jr is pressing down on Mariani's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mariani sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosades Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mariani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mariani controls Cosades Jr momentarily but Cosades Jr frees himself.
Mariani keeping full guard, as Cosades Jr tries to pass.
Cosades Jr won't allow Mariani to sweep him here.
Mariani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Cosades Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Mariani passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cosades Jr there!
Cosades Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mariani lands a big shot there that rocks Cosades Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mariani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosades Jr tries to lock up and control but Mariani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosades Jr can't escape the position.
Cosades Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mariani.
Cosades Jr wants to control but Mariani is having none of it.
Mariani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cosades Jr tries to hold on but Mariani postures up.
Mariani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosades Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cosades Jr tries to hold on but Mariani pushes him away.
Cosades Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mariani raining down shots from the mount!
Cosades Jr wants to control but Mariani is having none of it.
Mariani looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cosades Jr tries to lock up and control but Mariani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mariani wants to control the pace but Cosades Jr is squirming around nicely.
Mariani with shots to the head and body - Cosades Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cosades Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mariani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Mariani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cosades Jr misses with a leg kick
and Mariani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cosades Jr won't allow Mariani to pass to mount.
Cosades Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mariani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cosades Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades Jr, not yet.
Cosades Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cosades Jr 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.
Cosades Jr controls Mariani momentarily but Mariani frees himself.
Mariani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cosades Jr keeping moving, preventing Mariani from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariani postures up.
Mariani trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariani won't allow Cosades Jr to sweep him here.
Cosades Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mariani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mariani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mariani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cosades Jr 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.
Mariani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cosades Jr looking to control.
Mariani's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mariani tries for a takedown but Cosades Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mariani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cosades Jr's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariani passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mariani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Francesco Mariani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mariani avoids the attempt from Cosades Jr to control.
Cosades Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Mariani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cosades Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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!
Cosades Jr wants to control but Mariani is having none of it.
Mariani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mariani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cosades Jr's face.
Cosades Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Mariani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cosades Jr hang on?
Cosades Jr is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariani postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cosades Jr in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cosades Jr to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Mariani!
During a confident post fight interview, Francesco Mariani 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Cardillo (ranked 5777 p4p, 4812 weight class) and Bruno Adams (ranked 464 p4p, 434 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Cardillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Adams !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardillo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adams !
Adams prevents Cardillo from improving position.
Adams is trying to control Cardillo's posture but Cardillo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cardillo advances nicely into full mount.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cardillo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams has given up his back here.
Adams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Adams right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardillo not allowing Adams to control his hands.
Adams wants to escape the position.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Cardillo to control.
Adams wants to control his opponent's hands but Cardillo gets his hands free.
Cardillo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cardillo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cardillo looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Adams 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cardillo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cardillo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Adams 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardillo working for a choke but Adams is defending well.
Adams tries to roll but Cardillo sticks to his back.
Cardillo avoiding Adams 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is trying to break free.
Cardillo looking for the choke from the back.
Cardillo biding his time, controlling Adams .
Cardillo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adams is defending well though. Cardillo let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardillo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adams is defending well though. Cardillo let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardillo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Adams trying to control but not successfully.
Cardillo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Adams tries to roll but Cardillo sticks to his back.
Adams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardillo wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to hold on but Cardillo pushes him away.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.
Cardillo wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Cardillo avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Cardillo trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardillo has a good base and remains in mount.
Adams is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cardillo has taken his back.
Adams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Cardillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cardillo goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Adams successfully pulls guard.
Cardillo looking to pass the guard.
Cardillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams controls Cardillo momentarily but Cardillo frees himself.
Adams has his foot on Cardillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams is looking for a triangle here but Cardillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardillo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adams with the active half guard here but Cardillo passes nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adams is in trouble now - Cardillo has advanced to mount!
Cardillo trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.
Cardillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cardillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to control but Cardillo postures up.
Cardillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams , who protects the arm well.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardillo is looking for a kimura here.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cardillo has control of the leg.
Cardillo trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Cardillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardillo pulls his head out easily.
Cardillo seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.
Cardillo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Cardillo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adams !
Adams tries to reverse the position but Cardillo maintains control.
Adams tries to hold on but Cardillo pushes him away.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardillo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cardillo looking for a guillotine from mount but Adams is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Cardillo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Adams throws a jab when Cardillo was well out of range.
Cardillo moves away from the strike by Adams .
Cardillo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Cardillo with that takedown attempt.
Cardillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cardillo tries to clinch
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cardillo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cardillo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardillo working away.
Cardillo trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cardillo in particular looking to stall.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cardillo has control of the leg.
Cardillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Cardillo eventually gives up the hold.
Adams wants to control but Cardillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardillo prevents Adams from getting the reversal.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Cardillo's attempts to control the action.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardillo looking to secure an arm triangle but Adams defends it well.
Adams wants to control but Cardillo is having none of it.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Cardillo is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Cardillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardillo is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Cardillo is thwarting Adams 's attempts to control the position.
Antonio Cardillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardillo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams wants to control but Cardillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardillo passes to full mount!
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardillo content just to control the position here.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adams tries to lock up and control but Cardillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardillo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Antonio Cardillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Cardillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardillo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Cardillo!
Antonio Cardillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Dew (ranked 4791 p4p, 5691 weight class) and Ruairi Mullen (ranked 492 p4p, 540 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruairi Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen misses with a straight right.
Mullen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dew ducks under a wild hook from Mullen.
Dew keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullen gets tackled into the cage by Dew. Dew maintains the clinch.
Dew manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mullen frees his head nicely. Oh but Dew has switched to an armbar! Mullen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mathew Dew!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 5659 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Aziz Mehamedov (ranked 462 p4p, 432 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Mehamedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehamedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rock Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mehamedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mehamedov.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr has control of Mehamedov's left arm, preventing Mehamedov from doing any damage.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mehamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mehamedov won't allow Rock Jr to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock Jr pulls Mehamedov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock Jr can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock Jr tries to keep at a distance but Mehamedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mehamedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rock Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mehamedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mehamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock Jr's elbow.
Mehamedov stalling.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov is stalling here.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
Mehamedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov can't get the takedown.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Mehamedov.
Rock Jr being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov just leaning against Rock Jr, taking a breather.
Mehamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr blocks a body shot from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov stalling in the clinch.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mehamedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown but Rock Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Mehamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mehamedov is proving a slippery customer.
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 Will Rock Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mehamedov checks it
and Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Mehamedov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock Jr obliges.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Mehamedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock Jr is on top in guard.
Rock Jr won't allow Mehamedov to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to pass the guard.
Rock Jr passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mehamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock Jr prevents Mehamedov from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mehamedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Rock Jr content to control rather than advance.
Rock Jr trying to control the action but Mehamedov is working from the bottom.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr stalling.
Rock Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mehamedov clinches up with Rock Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rock Jr is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Rock Jr is controlling Mehamedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rock Jr wants to improve his position but Mehamedov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mehamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rock Jr is trying to control but can't.
Aziz Mehamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mehamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock Jr keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's time! Rock Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mehamedov drives through and clinches with Rock Jr against the cage.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehamedov stalling.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mehamedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr letting Mehamedov take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov lands an uppercut.
Mehamedov is struggling to control the position.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mehamedov has picked Rock Jr up - he's going for a ride! Mehamedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Mehamedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mehamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rock Jr is not content to let Mehamedov control the position.
Rock Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mehamedov passes Rock Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rock Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mehamedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rock Jr is looking for a sweep. Mehamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock Jr trying to control but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr keeping hold of Mehamedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rock Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock Jr.
Mehamedov trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Rock Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mehamedov's guard.
Mehamedov is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mehamedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mehamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Mehamedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr working a defensive guard but Mehamedov passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aziz Mehamedov.
I think Mehamedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
Aziz Mehamedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Date (ranked 5108 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Dmytro Tsymbalyuk (ranked 443 p4p, 429 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eiji Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmytro Tsymbalyuk!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Date showed some decent athleticism there.
Date seems to be looking for submissions.
Date drops an elbow to the side of Tsymbalyuk's head.
Date has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsymbalyuk pushes Date off looking to stand but Date dives back in and keeps control.
Tsymbalyuk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Date manages to move to mount!
Date controlling his opponent.
Date lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date dominating with strikes here.
Date content just to control the position here.
Date has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Date throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tsymbalyuk has his hands clasped together but Date breaks the hold and Tsymbalyuk is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Date!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eiji Date!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Striker Ragesoar (ranked 4580 p4p, 5065 weight class) and TJ Stuber (ranked 341 p4p, 348 weight class). Ragesoar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is indestructible- Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Striker Ragesoar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TJ Stuber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragesoar scores with a nice strike.
Ragesoar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stuber has closed the distance and engaged Ragesoar in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ragesoar.
Stuber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragesoar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ragesoar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stuber to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragesoar scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragesoar throws a series of punches but Stuber moves out of range.
Stuber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ragesoar defends it well.
Stuber checks a leg kick.
Ragesoar lands with a straight right. Stuber didn't see that one coming.
Stuber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ragesoar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stuber is in Ragesoar's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragesoar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragesoar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragesoar being controlled here, momentarily.
Stuber looking to sit in guard and control but Ragesoar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ragesoar stops Stuber from standing up.
Stuber wants to sweep but no luck.
Stuber wants to control but Ragesoar passes easily into half guard.
Stuber trying to control but Ragesoar postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuber wants to get back to full guard.
Ragesoar blocks the strikes from Stuber.
Stuber is concentrating on defense, preventing Ragesoar from advancing position.
Stuber is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ragesoar is tapping! Great win for Stuber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). TJ Stuber!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taram Douglass (ranked 4942 p4p, 4421 weight class) and Ambrozijs Mikelsons (ranked 484 p4p, 459 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taram Douglass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ambrozijs Mikelsons!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikelsons walks into a stiff left hand from Douglass.
Douglass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Douglass throws a combination. Mikelsons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Douglass swinging wildly here.
Mikelsons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikelsons prevents Douglass from escaping the position.
Mikelsons throws an elbow but Douglass slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mikelsons looks up at the clock and then as Douglass takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mikelsons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mikelsons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Douglass wants to get back to his feet but Mikelsons drags him back down.
Mikelsons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglass trying to remain calm as Mikelsons controls from the top position.
Mikelsons throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Douglass works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Douglass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mikelsons.
Mikelsons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikelsons is trying to control the action in half guard but Douglass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Douglass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Douglass is looking to escape.
Mikelsons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikelsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikelsons thows a huge punch but Douglass dodges it nicely.
Mikelsons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikelsons throwing shots but Douglass is blocking nicely.
Mikelsons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mikelsons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mikelsons thows a huge punch but Douglass dodges it nicely.
Mikelsons wants to take a breather but Douglass is having none of it.
Mikelsons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikelsons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikelsons with the ground and pound but Douglass uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Douglass can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikelsons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikelsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglass defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Douglass looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mikelsons is just content to waste time from the top position. Douglass takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mikelsons passes into half guard.
Douglass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikelsons.
We've been informed that Mikelsons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Douglass is looking to escape.
Mikelsons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikelsons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglass keeps working.
Mikelsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mikelsons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mikelsons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikelsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglass defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglass is not content to let Mikelsons control the position.
Mikelsons slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrozijs Mikelsons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mikelsons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Douglass. No joy for Mikelsons on that attempt.
Douglass scores with a body shot.
Mikelsons misses with an uppercut.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Douglass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mikelsons.
Taram Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrozijs Mikelsons.
A combination from Douglass does no damage.
Mikelsons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglass pinned against the cage. Douglass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikelsons tries for a takedown but Douglass circles away easily
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikelsons fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mikelsons looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Mikelsons just gets out of the way.
Douglass lands a leg kick that knocks Mikelsons off balance momentarily.
No luck for Mikelsons with that takedown attempt.
Taram Douglass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Douglass.
Mikelsons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglass gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikelsons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikelsons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mikelsons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom.
Mikelsons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Mikelsons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikelsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons working some strikes from top position.
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom.
Mikelsons throws a strike but Douglass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mikelsons looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikelsons, not yet.
Mikelsons is still trying to improve position.
Mikelsons keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons is trying to control the position but Douglass postures up.
Mikelsons is pulling down on Douglass's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglass, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Mikelsons with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikelsons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body.
Mikelsons moves into the clinch.
Douglass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass with a knee to the head.
Mikelsons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglass trying to control the position but instead, Mikelsons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglass into the cage.
Come on Mikelsons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass trying to control the position but instead, Mikelsons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglass into the cage.
Mikelsons misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Douglass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikelsons can do to turn this around?
Mikelsons working aggressively here.
Douglass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mikelsons as Douglass tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Mikelsons fails to land.
Come on Mikelsons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mikelsons misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikelsons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikelsons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglass's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikelsons leaning against his opponent.
Mikelsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikelsons misses with the head strike.
Mikelsons breaks from the clinch.
Mikelsons tries for a takedown but Douglass circles away easily
and Douglass counters with a low kick, right behind Mikelsons 's knee.
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a low kick, right behind Mikelsons 's knee.
Taram Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrozijs Mikelsons.
A big right from Mikelsons misses.
Some wild striking there from Douglass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglass pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mikelsons back to the cage. Douglass follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mikelsons misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikelsons or perhaps it was just good defense by Douglass, which made it look bad.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mikelsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mikelsons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikelsons looks for a takedown but Douglass sprawls well.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglass pinned against the cage. Douglass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikelsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikelsons has his takedown stuffed
and Douglass counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikelsons misses with a takedown
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Douglass connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikelsons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Douglass was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikelsons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mikelsons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Douglass wants to get back to his feet but Mikelsons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikelsons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikelsons wants to control from the top but Douglass keeps moving.
Mikelsons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mikelsons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mikelsons looking to sit in guard and control but Douglass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Douglass postures up.
Mikelsons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikelsons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons stays in close to Douglass's body and controls the position.
Mikelsons stops Douglass from standing up.
Mikelsons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglass is keeping the position for now.
Mikelsons is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglass has wrist control.
Douglass wants to stand up but Mikelsons is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mikelsons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons drives through with a takedown into Douglass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom.
Mikelsons landing with the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mikelsons wants to pass the guard but Douglass is keeping the position.
Mikelsons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglass keeping full guard, as Mikelsons tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mikelsons scoring with some ground and pound.
Mikelsons postures up in Douglass's guard and throws a big left but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikelsons.
Mikelsons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambrozijs Mikelsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikelsons with a poor takedown
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Mikelsons backing up. Mikelsons nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Mikelsons fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrozijs Mikelsons dominated that fourth round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mikelsons dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Douglass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mikelsons.
Mikelsons has his takedown stuffed
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taram Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrozijs Mikelsons.
A low kick lands for Douglass.
Mikelsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Taram Douglass is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikelsons misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mikelsons is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mikelsons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mikelsons looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Mikelsons just gets out of the way.
Mikelsons tries for a takedown but Douglass circles away easily
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mikelsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikelsons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikelsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikelsons scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikelsons landing with the ground and pound.
Mikelsons cracks Douglass with a solid left hand.
Mikelsons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douglass's guard.
Mikelsons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikelsons wants to control but Douglass is keeping him busy.
Mikelsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikelsons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mikelsons seems content to control.
Douglass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Douglass is not content to let Mikelsons control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mikelsons shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglass sprawls well. He's pushed Mikelsons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mikelsons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douglass as he avoids it easily.
Douglass lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Douglass.
Mikelsons looks for a takedown but Douglass sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglass stalks Mikelsons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mikelsons's face. Mikelsons staggers backwards, shaken.
Mikelsons misses with a hook.
Mikelsons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglass counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikelsons shoots in and drives through. Douglass sprawls well.
Douglass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikelsons has his takedown stuffed
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Mikelsons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglass feints a jab promting Mikelsons to slip. Douglass then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mikelsons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taram Douglass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douglass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taram Douglass!
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