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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Eggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fisher
vs
Eggman

185 cm
32
193 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Eggman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher moves out of range as Eggman throws a body kick.
Eggman avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Eggman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eggman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fisher leaves Eggman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eggman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fisher.
Eggman avoids the head kick by Fisher.
A big right from Fisher misses.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Eggman saw that one coming.
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eggman doesn't seem bothered though.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Fisher throws a right hand that Eggman ducks under and follows up with a left that Eggman also avoids with ease.
Fisher jabs Eggman right on the nose. Eggman blinks but takes it well.
Fisher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eggman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eggman dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
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!
Eggman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eggman somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Eggman. Eggman gets slowly back to his feet.
Trevor Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Eggman.
Fisher scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
Eggman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fisher lands with an overhand left.

Eggman is rocked!
Eggman moves out of range of the strikes.
Eggman is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eggman was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Eggman wants to counter the offense by Fisher and move into the clinch position.
Eggman seems to have recovered his senses.
Eggman dives in for a single leg takedown but Fisher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fisher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eggman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eggman tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Fisher throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Eggman is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Trevor Fisher!
Trevor Fisher very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Orwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orwell has chosen Nuclear as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Akira Hendrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hendrix
vs
Orwell

191 cm
24
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

186 cm
32
209 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Orwell!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hendrix does it's job there.
Orwell avoids the head kick by Hendrix.
Orwell checks a low kick from Hendrix.
Orwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Orwell is out of range.
Hendrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hendrix with a hook.
Hendrix connects with an inside leg kick.
Hendrix is looking to slow Orwell down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Orwell looking to score a takedown here. Hendrix is defending well but Orwell drives through and ends up in Hendrix's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendrix is keeping the position for now.
Orwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendrix wants to stand and escape but Orwell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Orwell tries to pass.
Orwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hendrix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two 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.
Hendrix misses with a two punch combination.
And Orwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendrix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orwell shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrix tries to land a front kick but Orwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hendrix throws a leg kick which misses Orwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Orwell tries to avoid it.
Hendrix is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hendrix lands a body shot.
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Orwell avoids them all with ease.

Hendrix darts in and clinches Orwell up against the cage.
Orwell wants a takedown.
Akira Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Orwell.

Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orwell tries to clinch but Hendrix is having none of it.
Akira Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendrix lands a leg kick that knocks Orwell off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix lands a body shot.
Orwell has a takedown stuffed.
Orwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendrix is fending him off so far but Orwell persists. Nope, Hendrix circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Hendrix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hendrix misses with a double jab.
Orwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendrix misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hendrix.
Akira Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Orwell moves out of range.
Orwell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hendrix throws a nice looking combination but Orwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendrix misses with a body kick.
Orwell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orwell avoids the head kick by Hendrix.
Hendrix connects with a leg kick. Orwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hendrix throws a chopping leg kick but Orwell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendrix's waist but Hendrix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orwell off to one side.

Hendrix has Orwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendrix is looking to break free of the clinch but Orwell has double underhooks.
Hendrix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Hendrix dominated that round.
That's time! Hendrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hendrix drives through and clinches with Orwell against the cage.
Orwell wants a takedown.
Orwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendrix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orwell can do to turn this around?
Orwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendrix's efforts to push away.
Orwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendrix's efforts to push away.

Hendrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Orwell.
Orwell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
Orwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Orwell wants to take a breather but Hendrix manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Orwell.
Orwell throwing strikes but missing.
Orwell trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Orwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orwell trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Orwell postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Orwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Orwell stops Hendrix from standing up.
Orwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Owen Orwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orwell throws a strike but Hendrix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Orwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hendrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orwell's guard.
Orwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix preventing the sweep.
Hendrix wants to get up but he can't break Orwell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Orwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orwell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hendrix wants to get up but he can't break Orwell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendrix throws a right and a left that Orwell avoids nicely.
Hendrix lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Owen Orwell has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Orwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendrix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akira Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Orwell.
Orwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hendrix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orwell wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendrix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orwell jumps guard but Hendrix stands there with Orwell around his waist. Orwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hendrix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orwell controlling the action here for a moment.
Orwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hendrix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Hendrix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Orwell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hendrix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hendrix thows a leg kick but Orwell checks it

and Orwell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hendrix is defending against the submission attempts here by Orwell.
Orwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendrix defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendrix defending well though.
Orwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orwell thows a huge punch but Hendrix dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orwell seems to be working for a kimura but Hendrix defends the submission attempt.
Hendrix is not content to let Orwell control the position.
Orwell controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orwell works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Orwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendrix is defending well.
Hendrix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Orwell is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Orwell tries to advance to mount but Hendrix instead regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendrix with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orwell prevents Hendrix from standing back up.
Orwell throwing shots but Hendrix is blocking nicely.

Orwell seems to be working for a kimura but Hendrix defends the submission attempt.
Hendrix is trying to stand up here but Orwell is controlling him well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akira Hendrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Orwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendrix defends it nicely.

Hendrix forces Orwell back against the cage and clinches.
Orwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendrix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akira Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Orwell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Hendrix slams his shin into Orwell's torso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Orwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendrix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Hendrix!
After the fight, Akira Hendrix was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by GSP - Not Impressed. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Palmer
vs
Channings

175 cm
31
170 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

184 cm
26
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Channings!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings misses with an uppercut.
Channings scores with a nice strike.
Channings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmer misses the jab.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Channings circles away.
Palmer tries to clinch but Channings moves out of range.
Channings lands a body shot.
Palmer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Channings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Channings.
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Channings circles away.
Channings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Channings misses with a wild combination.
Channings misses the shot to the body.
Channings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Channings tries to counter by closing the distance.
Channings misses with the combination.
It looked like Palmer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channings tries to clinch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Channings moved out of range nicely.
Palmer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Palmer misses.
Channings drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palmer defends it well.
Palmer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Channings misses.
Palmer is looking to counter the offense by Channings and move into the clinch.
Channings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palmer at a distance.
A lazy left from Channings finds it's target.
Palmer lands a nice shot that snaps Channings's head back.
Channings just misses with a punch to the body.
Channings misses with an uppercut

and Palmer counters by moving into the clinch.
Palmer stalling against the cage.
Palmer lands an uppercut.

Channings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channings misses with a hook.
Clayton Channings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Channings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Palmer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Palmer trying to control but Channings is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is really struggling to control Channings but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Channings looking to control.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Channings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palmer won't allow Channings to sweep him here.

Channings looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
Palmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looking to sit in guard and control but Channings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Palmer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palmer looking for a sweep. Not yet Palmer, not yet.
Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Channings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Channings throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.

Palmer looking for a guillotine here but Channings defends easily.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clayton Channings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Channings throws a leg kick that misses.
Channings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Channings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Channings displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmer.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Channings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Channings misses with a body shot.
Channings scores with a three punch combo!
Channings misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Channings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channings misses with a head kick.
Channings loads up on a big right hand but Palmer slips the punch.
Palmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Channings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Channings rushes Palmer and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer wants to stall.

Channings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palmer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Channings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Channings takes one to the side of the head.
Channings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Channings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Channings circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Channings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Channings ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer walks into a left hand.
Channings misses with a hook
and Palmer counters with a straight right hand.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Channings moved out of range nicely.
Channings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Channings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Channings manages to circle out of the way.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings dips to his left and cracks Palmer with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Channings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Channings misses the target.
Palmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Channings misses with a low kick.
It looked like Palmer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Channings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Channings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Channings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Channings but Channings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Palmer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Channings missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmer defending well as Channings loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Channings.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Channings swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer checks a leg kick nicely.
Channings throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Channings throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Channings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Channings swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Channings throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters with a straight right hand.
Channings keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.

Palmer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Channings napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Channings is trying to control Palmer's posture but Palmer avoids it.
Palmer wants to control but Channings is keeping him busy.
Palmer working away.
Santiago Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Channings gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings is looking to improve his position.
Channings won't allow Palmer to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Palmer seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channings tries to kick Palmer off in order to stand up. Palmer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Palmer taking a breather here.
Channings is not content to let Palmer control the position.
Channings is pushing Palmer's head away, looking to escape. Palmer manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Channings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Channings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Channings misses with a wild combination.
Palmer swings for the body but Channings moves out of range.
Channings lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Channings.
Channings swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Channings looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Channings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Channings!
Channings stalks Palmer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Palmer's face. Palmer staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channings throws a series of punches but Palmer avoids them all with ease.
Palmer jabs Channings right on the nose. Channings blinks but takes it well.
Channings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Channings connects with a body shot that sends Palmer's belly button to the back.
Channings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer moves to clinch but Channings breaks away
and Channings counters with a nice uppercut.
Clayton Channings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Channings.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Channings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Channings moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer wants to clinch up but Channings keeps it at a distance.
Channings throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Channings lands with a straight right. Palmer didn't see that one coming.
Channings misses with an uppercut. Palmer saw that one coming.
Crunch! Channings slams his shin into Palmer's torso.
Clayton Channings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer slips a straight right by Channings.
Channings tries to clinch but Palmer moves away
and Channings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmer cracks Channings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Channings jabs. That one connects to the head of his 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!
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Channings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Channings misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to clinch.
Channings swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Channings loads up on a big right hand but Palmer slips the punch.
Palmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmer is looking to clinch but Channings is avoiding it.
Channings throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Channings. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer walks into a left hand.
Palmer digs a good body shot into Channings's ribs.
Channings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Channings takes one to the chin there.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Channings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Channings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Channings.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Channings throws a lazy uppercut
and Palmer counters with a left to the body.
Channings misses the jab.
Channings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Channings.
Clayton Channings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Channings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palmer at a distance.
Channings lands with a nice combination. Palmer backs away looking to recover.
Palmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Channings.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palmer on the side of the head.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Palmer is looking to clinch but Channings is avoiding it.
Channings misses with a wild combination.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Channings is just out of range.
Channings fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palmer on the side of the head.
Channings missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Channings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Channings.
Palmer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Channings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Channings swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Channings throws a lazy right hand but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Channings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palmer on the side of the head.
Channings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Channings.
Channings fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Channings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer throws a looping overhand right but Channings ducks down to avoid it.
Channings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Channings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Channings wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Channings! But no joy.
Palmer tries to clinch but Channings is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Channings really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Channings moves into range and connects with a jab.

Channings moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Channings.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Channings or not.

Channings breaks the clinch.
Channings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Channings there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palmer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Palmer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palmer showed some decent athleticism there.

Channings has one foot on Palmer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Channings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Channings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Channings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Channings takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Channings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings throws a solid leg kick but Palmer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Channings.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Channings keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmer tries to clinch but Channings moves out of range.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palmer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Channings.
Channings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palmer.
Channings lands a slapping body shot.
Channings throws a hook to the side of Palmer's head but Palmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palmer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Channings moves out of range of the strikes.
Channings throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmer.
Palmer avoids the head kick by Channings.

Palmer moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Channings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Channings throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Channings throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channings misses with a wild body shot.
Channings slips a jab from Palmer.

Palmer darts in and clinches Channings up against the cage.
Palmer throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for Palmer to work.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Channings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Channings misses the target.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Channings throws an overhand right that lands on Palmer's shoulder, as Palmer tries to avoid the shot.
Channings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Channings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Channings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
Channings scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmer should have avoided that one.
Palmer cracks Channings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Channings pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmer is out of range and Channings settles back down.
Channings throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer staying out of range there.
Palmer clobbers Channings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palmer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Channings on the side of the head.
Palmer cracks Channings with an open hand slap.
Palmer throws out a powerful jab.
Channings throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a hook. Channings ducked under it nicely.
Channings throws a combination that misses

and Palmer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Palmer.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer gets through Channings's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Channings breaks from the clinch.
Channings throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmer.
Channings fails to land with a series of punches.
Channings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Palmer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Channings is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmer has double underhooks.
Palmer has Channings pressed against the cage, preventing Channings from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palmer effectively controlling the action here.
Palmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Channings.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Channings can't break the clinch.
Channings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer stalls.
Palmer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Clayton Channings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Palmer digs a good body shot into Channings's ribs.
Palmer throws a hook but Channings avoids it easily.
Channings sizes up Palmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Channings.
Channings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palmer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Channings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer moves out of range as Channings strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Channings wants to counter with a clinch but Palmer pushes him away.
Channings misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Channings.
Palmer moves out of range as Channings strikes.
Palmer moves out of range as Channings strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Channings.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Channings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Channings's corner calls for a 1-2. Channings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palmer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Channings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Channings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Channings misses with a double jab.

Palmer instigates a clinch.
Palmer taking a breather.
Good body shot from Channings.
Palmer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Channings.

Channings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Channings instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Channings lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Channings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Channings gets caught napping as Palmer dives in and scores a takedown. Channings manages to retain guard.
Palmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Channings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Channings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings scoring with some ground and pound.
Channings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Palmer's guard.
Palmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Channings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Channings is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Channings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Channings stands up from half guard.
Channings throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Channings fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings misses with a hook
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clayton Channings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from Palmer finds it's target.
Channings throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Channings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palmer misses with a looping left.
Channings throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Channings misses with an uppercut.
Channings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Channings throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Channings lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings slips a straight right by Palmer.
Palmer tries to clinch but Channings is having none of it.
Channings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Channings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Channings.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Channings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Channings winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Channings!
Clayton Channings is the new welterweight champion!
Clayton Channings thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Santiago Palmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow Boston you get me this time! Congrats bro!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Affraid- Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanderson
vs
Bateman

183 cm
26
191 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman misses with a left hand

and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bateman won't be happy with that.
Bateman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanderson's best efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Sanderson sits in half guard.
Bateman is trying to control but can't.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Sanderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Bateman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bateman wants to get back to full guard.
Bateman gets full guard.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Bateman has momentary wrist control but Sanderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanderson trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.

Sanderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanderson has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.
Sanderson scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanderson won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
Sanderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Bateman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.

Bateman pushes a forearm under Sanderson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanderson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Patrick Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Cael Sanderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for everyone for their support. Sorry I let you down but I promise to come back stronger than ever. Thank you!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse McGulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Potapenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Potapenko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McGulloch
vs
Potapenko

200 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse McGulloch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Potapenko!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGulloch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Alexey Potapenko has been cut.
McGulloch connects with a crisp jab.
McGulloch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potapenko is out of range and McGulloch settles back down.
Potapenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGulloch - that will leave a mark!
McGulloch catches Potapenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGulloch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potapenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGulloch throws a hook but Potapenko avoids it easily.
Potapenko with the counter takedown but McGulloch avoids it easily.
McGulloch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potapenko manages to avoid it.
McGulloch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potapenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGulloch blocks it well.
McGulloch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Potapenko ducks under a wild hook from McGulloch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from McGulloch.
Potapenko ducks under a wild hook from McGulloch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGulloch stuffs the takedown.

Potapenko shoots in and gets a takedown into McGulloch's guard.
McGulloch wants to stand but Potapenko is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potapenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGulloch wants to get back to his feet but Potapenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Potapenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Potapenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potapenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGulloch is keeping the position for now.
McGulloch wants to stand up but Potapenko is controlling him.
Potapenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potapenko being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potapenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGulloch misses with a kick to the body

and Potapenko counters with a shoot takedown. McGulloch fights it but they end up in guard.

McGulloch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McGulloch breaks the clinch.
McGulloch misses with a right hand
and Potapenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGulloch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potapenko manages to avoid it.
McGulloch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGulloch throws a lazy uppercut
and Potapenko counters with a stiff right hand.
McGulloch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGulloch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Potapenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGulloch throws a lazy head kick
and Potapenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Potapenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potapenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGulloch defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from McGulloch. No joy for Potapenko on that attempt.
McGulloch lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Potapenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGulloch quickly recovers to half guard.
Potapenko thows a huge punch but McGulloch dodges it nicely.
McGulloch tries to kick Potapenko off but Potapenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGulloch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potapenko.
McGulloch is trying to stand back up but Potapenko is controlling him
Potapenko thows a huge punch but McGulloch dodges it nicely.
Potapenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGulloch keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGulloch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potapenko.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potapenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potapenko throwing shots but McGulloch is blocking nicely.
McGulloch is looking for a sweep. Potapenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potapenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGulloch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGulloch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGulloch wants to stand and escape but Potapenko is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potapenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGulloch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potapenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGulloch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potapenko is looking for the big counter here.
McGulloch throws a combination that misses

and Potapenko counters with a single leg into guard. McGulloch didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse McGulloch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Potapenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A shot to the body from McGulloch misses
and Potapenko counters with a left and a right that stings McGulloch.
McGulloch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Potapenko's hands.
McGulloch lands a nice hook to Potapenko's body. Potapenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGulloch throws a head kick that misses.
Potapenko wants to counter the offense by McGulloch and move into the clinch position.
McGulloch misses with an uppercut. Potapenko saw that one coming.
Potapenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGulloch throws a left and a right that both miss

and Potapenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGulloch keeping moving, preventing Potapenko from controlling successfully.
McGulloch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potapenko is looking to work some ground and pound but McGulloch has wrist control.
Potapenko trying to control the position from guard on top but McGulloch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGulloch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Potapenko stands and steps away. McGulloch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGulloch misses with an uppercut
and Potapenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potapenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jesse McGulloch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGulloch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potapenko's head.
McGulloch is looking to land body kicks.
Potapenko feints the counter takedown.
McGulloch misses with a kick to the body.
Potapenko throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potapenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGulloch misses with the body kick

and Potapenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Potapenko throws a strike but McGulloch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Potapenko wants to get back to his feet but McGulloch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGulloch wants to control from the top but Potapenko keeps moving.

Potapenko has his feet on McGulloch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGulloch misses with a kick to the body
and Potapenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potapenko with a poor takedown
and McGulloch counters with a head kick that wobbles Potapenko - left then right he sways and one more bomb from McGulloch sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse McGulloch!
Jesse McGulloch is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jesse McGulloch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.