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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacDoughall (ranked 2607 p4p, 2268 weight class) and Bhima Banahatti (ranked 343 p4p, 304 weight class). Bhima Banahatti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bhima Banahatti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from MacDoughall misses its intended target.
Banahatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacDoughall defends it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by MacDoughall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacDoughall.
Danga de danga de dang - MacDoughall scores with a four punch combination!
Banahatti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banahatti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banahatti slows the pace down.
Banahatti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Banahatti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banahatti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but MacDoughall is defending the strikes.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but MacDoughall is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet.
Banahatti landing a few strikes.
Banahatti is working MacDoughall over with some ground and pound from side control.
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet.
Banahatti working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but MacDoughall is defending the strikes.
Banahatti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacDoughall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Banahatti working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti drags him back down.
MacDoughall gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Banahatti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
BOOM! Banahatti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banahatti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that MacDoughall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
MacDoughall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banahatti on the ground.
Banahatti with shots to the head and body - MacDoughall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Banahatti cracks MacDoughall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
 MacDoughall is rocked!
Banahatti with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh MacDoughall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banahatti lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banahatti postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! MacDoughall is out cold - huge knockout for Banahatti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bhima Banahatti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bhima Banahatti thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Donaldson (ranked 24196 p4p, 4653 weight class) and Bertrand Wyatt (ranked 680 p4p, 559 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertrand Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson ducks right into an uppercut from Wyatt.
 It looks like Tom Donaldson has been cut.
Wyatt drops Donaldson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wyatt follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertrand Wyatt!
Bertrand Wyatt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Tom Donaldson had this to say: 'I will be back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Herandio (ranked 24415 p4p, 4598 weight class) and Maximo Costa (ranked 645 p4p, 554 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fran Herandio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a looping right.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herandio misses with an uppercut.
Herandio throws a leg kick but Costa moved away.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herandio misses the jab.
Costa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herandio. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Herandio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Costa misses.
We've been told by Herandio's head coaches at Javi Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herandio avoids the body shot from Costa.
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herandio breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Costa.
Herandio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herandio misses with a low kick as Costa jumps back.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Costa is trying to push Herandio away but Herandio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herandio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herandio manages to break the clinch.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herandio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herandio scores with a push kick.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Herandio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herandio throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Herandio both land. Nice combination.
Herandio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herandio backs up against the cage.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Herandio lands with a straight right. Costa didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herandio.
A little jabbing left from Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Herandio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Costa's head.
Herandio connects with a single shot there.
Herandio misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Costa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Herandio.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Herandio ducks down to avoid it.
Herandio misses with a straight right.
Herandio misses the jab.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Herandio moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Herandio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a jab to the nose.
Fran Herandio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herandio defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Costa staying out of range there.
Costa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Herandio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Herandio with a nice cross.
Herandio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herandio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Herandio slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Herandio throws an off balance right hand
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herandio is rocked!
Herandio looks up at the clock. Bad move! Costa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Herandio. Costa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximo Costa!
A very excited looking Maximo Costa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Puelles (ranked 5484 p4p, 5909 weight class) and Dennis Rollins (ranked 579 p4p, 594 weight class). Dennis Rollins told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudio Puelles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws out a powerful jab.
Rollins jabs at Puelles's body.
Puelles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Puelles throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rollins counter with a right hand.
Puelles drops his hands momentarily and Rollins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puelles avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Puelles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Rollins.
Rollins's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rollins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rollins scores with the left hand. Puelles knows he should have avoided that one.
Puelles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dennis Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins scores with a punch to the head.
Puelles walks into a straight right hand from Rollins.
A shot to the body from Puelles misses
and Rollins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rollins misses with a combination
and Puelles counters with a stiff right hand.
Puelles connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puelles throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins thuds his right hand into Puelles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Puelles's head coaches at LA Wellness Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puelles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rollins jabs Puelles right on the nose. Puelles blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puelles misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puelles was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
Puelles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puelles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rollins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Puelles's defenses.
Puelles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins throws a body punch but Puelles moves out of range.
Puelles tried to counter with a leg kick but Rollins avoided it.
Puelles moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puelles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rollins misses with a jab to the body
and Puelles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rollins works the jab nicely.
Jab from Rollins.
Puelles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away.
Rollins jabs Puelles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Puelles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puelles fails with the takedown
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puelles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puelles throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rollins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Rollins lands the left hand.
Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Puelles.
Rollins looks to throw the jab but Puelles is out of range.
Puelles staying out of range there.
Puelles misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Rollins misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins jabs Puelles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rollins dips to his left and cracks Puelles with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puelles.
Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rollins scores with a sloppy right hand. Puelles should have avoided that one.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puelles.
Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puelles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Puelles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rollins misses the body punch
and Puelles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins lands with a hook. Puelles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puelles throws an off balance right hand
letting Rollins counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Puelles.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Puelles throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puelles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puelles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Puelles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins throws a one two combo.
Puelles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Puelles misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puelles walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puelles.
Dennis Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puelles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut.
Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Rollins.
Puelles moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Puelles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puelles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rollins scores with the left hand. Puelles knows he should have avoided that one.
Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puelles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Puelles takes one on the button.
A left lands for Rollins.
Rollins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rollins connects with a body shot.
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rollins 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!
Puelles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puelles tries to counter by clinching up but Rollins breaks away and moves out of range.
Rollins lunges at Puelles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puelles's hand.
Puelles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins lands a slapping body shot.
Puelles fails with the takedown
and Rollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puelles thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puelles's hands.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puelles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Puelles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Puelles is looking to land body kicks.
Rollins scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins lands a jab.
Puelles throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puelles ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins cracks a nice hook into Puelles's ribs.
Rollins slips under a jab from Puelles.
Puelles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puelles throws a sloppy body shot
and Rollins counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puelles throws a poor cross that misses
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puelles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puelles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puelles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puelles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by Rollins. Beautiful body shot.
Rollins with a hook.
Rollins looks to throw the jab but Puelles is out of range.
Rollins lands a lovely overhand right.
Rollins misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puelles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Puelles's belly button to the back.
Claudio Puelles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puelles has his takedown stuffed
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Puelles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins lands a nice looking body shot.
Puelles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puelles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rollins throws a body punch but Puelles moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Rollins!
Our winner, Dennis Rollins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lopez (ranked 4915 p4p, 5637 weight class) and Jayson Smith (ranked 574 p4p, 600 weight class). Marc Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lopez's half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is not content to let Smith control the position.
Lopez trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith landing strikes.
Lopez is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Smith tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez 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.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopez taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lopez defending against the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lopez wants to control but Smith postures up.
Lopez regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the hands but Lopez breaks the grip.
Will Lopez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez looking for the choke but no joy.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Lopez gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.
Smith throws an elbow but Lopez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Jayson Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Lopez defends.
Lopez tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopez is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Smith cracks Lopez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Lopez looking for the choke but no joy.
Smith wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Smith reverses the position brilliantly into Lopez's guard!
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to half guard.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Lopez taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Lopez trying to control but Smith postures up.
Lopez is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Lopez wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Smith avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
Smith tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lopez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lopez manages to get back to half guard.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayson Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marc Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Smith!
A very excited looking Jayson Smith rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Marc Lopez had this to say: 'The matchmaker for this fight was sniffing glue!
I lost before it even started, but I never say no to a fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dranos Sandus (ranked 4163 p4p, 3957 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 521 p4p, 499 weight class). Dranos Sandus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dranos Sandus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn closes the distance and clinches.
Thrawn gets through Sandus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike.
Sandus is leaning against Thrawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrawn working aggressively here.
Sandus gets through Thrawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Sandus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sandus misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thrawn fails to land.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandus's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrawn.
Thrawn tries a body shot but Sandus blocks it.
Thrawn prevents a body shot from Sandus.
Sandus cracks Thrawn with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Thrawn fails to land.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Thrawn on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sandus.
 It looks like Grand Admiral Thrawn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandus jumps guard but Thrawn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thrawn has a couple of punches blocked by Sandus.
Sandus works on Thrawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Sandus.
Sandus is working Thrawn over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandus tries a body shot but Thrawn blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrawn.
Sandus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thrawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandus tries to throw a body punch but Thrawn avoids it by throwing Sandus back against the cage.
Thrawn takes a shot to the head.
Sandus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sandus.
Sandus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrawn's elbow.
Thrawn working aggressively here.
Thrawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandus lands a left hand.
Thrawn tries a body shot but Sandus blocks it.
Sandus jumps guard and drags Thrawn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thrawn wants to stand and escape but instead Sandus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sandus looking to pass the guard.
Sandus stands and throws Thrawn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandus moves into full mount!
Thrawn has given up his back here. Will Sandus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Thrawn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sandus looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Thrawn taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dranos Sandus!
During a confident post fight interview, Dranos Sandus 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Kehari (ranked 5068 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Bobby White (ranked 158 p4p, 125 weight class). Bobby White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esa Kehari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby White!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehari closes the distance and clinches.
Kehari lands a left hand.
Kehari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kehari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White blocks a body shot from Kehari.
Kehari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White blocks a body shot from Kehari.
Kehari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kehari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Nice body punch from Kehari - that landed with a thud.
White looks winded!
Kehari digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
A short left from Kehari.
A body shot lands from Kehari.
Kehari lands an uppercut.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short uppercut from Kehari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Kehari lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kehari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kehari lands with a short shot to the head.
Kehari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kehari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws out a counter right but Kehari avoids it with no problem.
Kehari has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Kehari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kehari digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kehari pushes White against the cage. Kehari is working some dirty boxing. Kehari pushes off with a quick right hook! White goes down! White tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kehari moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kehari!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Slinger (ranked 2767 p4p, 2754 weight class) and Robert Pickton (ranked 297 p4p, 296 weight class). Slinger comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary. Patrick Slinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Pickton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton throws a hook but Slinger blocks it.
Slinger tries to move into range but Pickton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pickton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slinger in his tracks.
Slinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Pickton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pickton keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pickton wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Pickton keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass.
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
Slinger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Pickton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pickton continues to drive forward.
Pickton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pickton cracks a nice hook into Slinger's ribs.
Pickton looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slinger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pickton on his heels. He'll look to pass Pickton's guard now, I'm sure.
Pickton keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass.
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickton keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slinger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
Pickton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pickton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger drops his hands momentarily and Pickton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pickton misses with a left hand
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Pickton is keeping the position.
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pickton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Pickton is retaining full guard.
Slinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pickton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickton throws a body shot but no joy.
Pickton connects with a right hand. Slinger shakes it off.
Slinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickton.
Pickton throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slinger moves forwards but Pickton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickton works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Pickton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pickton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Slinger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
Pickton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Pickton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Slinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Pickton. No joy for Slinger on that attempt.
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pickton was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pickton wants to stand and escape but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
Slinger looking to pass the guard.
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pickton sees it coming and defends easily.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pickton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pickton defends it well.
Slinger is looking for a kimura but Pickton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slinger to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickton is defending against the submission attempts here by Slinger.
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Slinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Slinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pickton tries to kick Slinger off but Slinger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slinger seems to be working for a kimura but Pickton defends the submission attempt.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Pickton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slinger is working for a kimura but Pickton is defending it quite comfortably.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura but Pickton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Slinger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pickton scores with a jab. Slinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pickton gets caught napping as Slinger dives in and scores a takedown. Pickton manages to retain guard.
Pickton wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom.
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pickton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pickton tries to escape but Slinger is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pickton keeps working.
Slinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pickton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slinger happy to just control the position for now.
Pickton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Slinger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pickton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slinger but great work by Pickton.
Slinger is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger has his arm trapped.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger tries to buck Pickton off but Pickton is having none of it.
Slinger is trying to control Pickton's posture but Pickton avoids it.
Pickton stands up and beckons Slinger to his feet.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Pickton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Pickton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Pickton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pickton throws a nice looking combination but Slinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slinger dives in and grabs Pickton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pickton pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
It seemed like Pickton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pickton throws a hook to the side of Slinger's head but Slinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Pickton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pickton throws a combination that misses
and Slinger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pickton!
Pickton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slinger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slinger tries for a kimura but Pickton is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pickton is trying to buck Slinger off.
Slinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pickton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pickton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pickton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pickton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Pickton.
I think Pickton 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Pickton!
Patrick Slinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fela Kuti (ranked 3603 p4p, 2378 weight class) and Thor White (ranked 467 p4p, 326 weight class). Kuti comes to the cage accompanied by Expensive Shit. The key to victory for Fela Kuti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fela Kuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuti tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuti misses with a body punch
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuti looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
White throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.
Kuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuti avoids the body shot from White.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White throws the left hand but Kuti avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti closes the distance and clinches.
White is trying to break the clinch but Kuti has him pressed against the cage.
Kuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Kuti lands a left hand.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Kuti misses with a hook to the ribs.
White is trying to force a seperation but Kuti has the dominant position.
White can't break the clinch.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuti won't allow it.
Kuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Kuti tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
White tries to circle away but Kuti has him pinned against the cage.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Kuti lands a nice uppercut.
Kuti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuti.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Kuti scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Kuti lands with a left to the head.
Kuti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuti is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuti swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuti lands a body punch.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuti is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuti lands an uppercut.
Kuti misses with the head strike.
Kuti struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Kuti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuti with a nice cross.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti moves away from the strike by White.
Kuti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
It looks like Thor White has been cut.
Kuti misses the body punch
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White 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.
Kuti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuti jabs at White's body.
White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti throws a jab when White was well out of range.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White blocks a jab.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
White slips under a jab.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
White looks to land a left hand but Kuti moved out of range nicely.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White walks into a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Kuti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuti is looking to clinch.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuti defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti lands a head shot.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
Kuti lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
Kuti digs a good hook to White's body.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti scores with a nice strike.
White lands the left hand.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
A jab from Kuti does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuti misses with a body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuti looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Kuti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuti has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fela Kuti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White has had enough of the clinch but Kuti keeps him there for the moment.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Kuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor White'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Kuti scores with a punch to the head.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Kuti tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
Kuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti with a hook.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
Kuti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuti.
Kuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Kuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuti lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries a body shot but Kuti blocks it.
White is trying to break free.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuti tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Kuti keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
Kuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White prevents a body shot from Kuti.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuti.
Still in the clinch, Kuti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
A body shot lands from Kuti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuti.
Kuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to circle away but Kuti has him pinned against the cage.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thor White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kuti misses.
White throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fela Kuti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McScramble (ranked 2670 p4p, 2421 weight class) and Bela Kiss (ranked 332 p4p, 294 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McScramble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bela Kiss!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiss.
Kiss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McScramble is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiss throws a left and a right that both miss
and McScramble counters with a takedown into side control.
McScramble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiss has escaped the position, nice work there.
McScramble tries to advance to mount but Kiss denies him.
McScramble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McScramble tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kiss's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiss is pushing McScramble's head away, looking to escape. McScramble manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McScramble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kiss down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McScramble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McScramble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McScramble working the ground and pound.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet but McScramble drags him back down.
Kiss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McScramble taking a breather here.
Kiss tries to escape but McScramble is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble controls the position from side control.
McScramble has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kiss is trying to stand.
McScramble jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kiss manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McScramble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiss, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss is not content to let McScramble control the position.
McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kiss sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kiss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McScramble is looking to take a break and control but Kiss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiss is trying to get back to his feet.
Kiss prevents McScramble from moving into mount.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble prevents Kiss from escaping the position.
Kiss parries the strikes from McScramble easily there. McScramble is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kiss to escape.
Kiss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McScramble really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kiss is trying to get back to his feet.
Kiss prevents McScramble from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiss tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McScramble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiss looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McScramble dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kiss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiss is retaining full guard.
McScramble won't allow Kiss to get back to his feet.
Kiss is looking to stand back up but McScramble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kiss.
McScramble wants to free his trapped foot but Kiss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McScramble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiss is defending against the submission attempts here by McScramble.
McScramble is nestled in close to Kiss, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble trying to control from half guard but Kiss is working away.
McScramble wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jack McScramble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss is trying to stand up here but McScramble is controlling him well.
Kiss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiss is looking to escape.
McScramble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiss is trying to stand back up but McScramble is controlling him
Kiss is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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.
Kiss throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
Bela Kiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiss misses with a right hand
and McScramble counters with a single leg into guard. Kiss didn't expect that.
Kiss wants to stand and escape but McScramble is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble trying to control but Kiss is working from the bottom.
Kiss wants to stand and escape but McScramble is having none of it.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Kiss keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McScramble prevents Kiss from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiss manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Kiss's body. Kiss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiss moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble moves out of range as Kiss strikes.
Kiss misses with a hook. McScramble ducked under it nicely.
McScramble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kiss is not content to let McScramble control the position.
Kiss is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McScramble has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from McScramble crashes against the mat.
Kiss pushes McScramble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McScramble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McScramble trying to control the position but Kiss is working away.
McScramble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiss can do to turn this around?
Kiss wants to get back to his feet but McScramble drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McScramble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kiss tries to escape but McScramble is in control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble swings around for an armbar but Kiss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McScramble's guard.
McScramble wants to sweep here but Kiss controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McScramble looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kiss misses the jab.
McScramble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiss is trying to stand.
Kiss blocking the ground and pound attempt from McScramble.
McScramble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiss is just riding it out for now. McScramble eventually gives up the hold.
Kiss looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Kiss is defending well.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble drops an elbow to the side of Kiss's head.
McScramble working Kiss over with strikes.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet.
McScramble wants to take a breather but Kiss is having none of it.
Kiss is looking to escape.
McScramble trying to mount his opponent but Kiss defends it.
McScramble prevents Kiss from standing back up.
McScramble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kiss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble lands strikes from half guard.
McScramble is trying to control. Kiss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiss pushes McScramble off looking to stand but McScramble dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from McScramble.
McScramble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McScramble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McScramble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kiss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 Kiss is rocked!
Kiss takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McScramble's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack McScramble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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