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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Swas (ranked 2991 p4p, 3692 weight class) and Jonas Carvalho (ranked 351 p4p, 407 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swas misses with a head kick.
Swas looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.
Carvalho drops his shoulder and cracks Swas with a huge uppercut! Swas goes down! Can Carvalho finish him?
 It looks like Dalton Swas has been cut.
Swas is controlling Carvalho's posture.
Carvalho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swas's guard.
Carvalho stands and steps away. Swas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swas fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Swas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swas backs up against the cage.
Jonas Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Swas goes down! Can Carvalho finish him!?
 Swas is rocked!
Carvalho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Swas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Carvalho wants to stand but Swas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swas seems to have got his legs back now.
Swas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swas tries to get out of the position.
Swas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swas somewhat.
Carvalho is looking for the big counter here.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swas.
As Carvalho tries to get set, Swas tries to push him back and clinch up but Carvalho manages to avoid the attempt.
Swas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
As Swas backs off Carvalho throws a huge counter combo but Swas manages to avoid it all.
Carvalho connects with a nice looking jab.
Carvalho dances in with a quick combination. Swas is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Carvalho snaps Swas's head back. Swas stumbles backwards against the cage. Carvalho steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Swas's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Swas just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 2047 p4p, 2246 weight class) and Jamie James (ranked 295 p4p, 322 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie James!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
That kick from Picogram tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Picogram misses the jab.
James digs a good body shot into Picogram's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Picogram down.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram closes the distance and clinches.
James misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram blocks a body shot from James.
Picogram stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picogram's brow.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Picogram fails to land.
Picogram letting James take a breather here.
James lands an uppercut.
James tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James leaning against his opponent.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
Nice elbow from Picogram.
 It looks like Jamie James has been cut.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Picogram avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picogram's brow.
Picogram working James over with knees to the body.
James lands an elbow just above Picogram 's eye.
It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James lands an elbow that stopped Picogram in his tracks for a moment.
James is leaning against Picogram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picogram goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Picogram blocks the low kick.
Picogram throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Picogram is out of range.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
James walks into a left hand.
James throws a head kick but Picogram moves out of range.
James staying out of range there.
Picogram has taken the fight to the clinch.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picogram pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Picogram pressing his opponent against the cage.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram misses with the head strike.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Picogram blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James tries to work over Picogram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Picogram leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picogram lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie James will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by James.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Picogram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picogram takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Picogram lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Picogram.
A combination from Picogram does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Picogram lands but James takes it in his stride.
Picogram clinches.
James taking a breather.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James pushes Picogram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James avoiding damage.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James lands a nice elbow.
James blocking some punches.
Picogram is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Picogram into the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Picogram.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James leaning his opponent against the cage.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Picogram tries to tie him up.
James taking a breather.
Jamie James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Picogram blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram misses with a punch to the body.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picogram misses with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a shot to the body.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Picogram looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram takes a shot to the head.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Picogram avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Picogram tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram prevents a body shot from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Picogram leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Picogram.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
James connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
Picogram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James misses the shot to the body.
James just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPicogram.
A nice inside leg kick there by Picogram. That's going to slow James down.
Picogram digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a good low kick that Picogram was not able to check.
Jonny Picogram is winning the standup battle so far.
James tries a low kick but Picogram avoids it.
James walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Picograms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
James misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Picogram scores with a three punch combo!
Picogram slips under a jab from James.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Picogram throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Picogram out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! James is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jamie James!
Jamie James made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sorry Eh (ranked 1437 p4p, 2998 weight class) and Michael Washington (ranked 197 p4p, 355 weight class). Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rising kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michael Washington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Washington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a body punch
and Eh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Washington wants to improve his position but Eh is controlling well.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Washington tries to roll over but Eh keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eh's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eh is really stuck here.
Eh is trying to get back to his feet but Washington has full control of the position and if anything, Eh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Eh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Washington's guard. Nice work there by Eh.
Eh stops Washington from standing up.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington is trying to hold Eh in close to prevent damage but Eh has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Eh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Washington wants to stand back up but Eh manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh taking a breather here.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Eh taking a breather here.
Washington tries to control but Eh manages to take his back.
That's four 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.
Eh just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Eh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Washington wants to escape the position.
Good control from Eh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Eh 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.
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Eh moves into full guard.
Washington is looking to pass into half guard but Eh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eh is in guard.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eh has passed into half guard!
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eh is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eh lands a nice short elbow.
Eh controlling the action here.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Eh is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington is trying to stand up here but Eh is controlling him well.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington tries to roll over but Eh keeps him under control.
Eh working the head and body with strikes.
Eh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Washington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Eh seems content to control.
Washington has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Eh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Eh!
Washington trying to remain calm as Eh controls from the top position.
Washington is trying to control Eh's posture but Eh avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eh scoring with punches from side control.
Eh takes a little break here. Washington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington misses with a kick to the body
and Eh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eh.
Eh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Eh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Eh dominated that second round.
That's time! Eh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Washington misses with a body kick.
Washington leaves Eh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Eh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Eh.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eh pinned against the cage. Eh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sorry Eh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries for a takedown but Eh circles away easily
and Eh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Washington tries to kick Eh off but Eh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Eh seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eh works his way into full mount!
Eh avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Eh controlling from the full mount.
Washington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is in a horrible position here. Eh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
Eh content just to control the position here.
Eh avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Eh controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sorry Eh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Further stalling from Eh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sorry Eh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eh 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Eh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 1612 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Roelof Gerritzen (ranked 226 p4p, 314 weight class). The key to victory for Ali Dixon 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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roelof Gerritzen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gerritzen. Gerritzen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerritzen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerritzen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Gerritzen getting side control.
Gerritzen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerritzen is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon wants to improve his position but instead Gerritzen has moved into half guard.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Gerritzen is controlling well.
Dixon is looking to control Gerritzen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dixon avoid being mounted?
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.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gerritzen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gerritzen's head backwards.
Dixon lands a jab.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Gerritzen avoids nicely.
Gerritzen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Gerritzen moves away and avoids it.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerritzen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roelof Gerritzen.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Gerritzen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dixon has his hands on Gerritzen's head, controlling the position.
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gerritzen is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerritzen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Gerritzen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Gerritzen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Gerritzen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerritzen is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerritzen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerritzen trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerritzen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a strike but Gerritzen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gerritzen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerritzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Gerritzen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon managing to control the position.
Gerritzen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gerritzen backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Gerritzen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerritzen gets a takedown into half guard.
Dixon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gerritzen is on him like a limpet, forcing Dixon back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerritzen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gerritzen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dixon to the ground. Gerritzen is now in Dixon's guard.
Gerritzen won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gerritzen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Gerritzen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerritzen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gerritzen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerritzen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gerritzen misses with an uppercut
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerritzen connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses the jab.
Dixon lands with a hook. Gerritzen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Gerritzen is rocked!
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Gerritzen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon fakes the body blow, causing Gerritzen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gerritzen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Dixon!
A victorious Ali Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 2151 p4p, 1536 weight class) and Mangas Coloradas (ranked 272 p4p, 210 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coloradas misses with an uppercut
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coloradas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Coloradas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.
Coloradas cracks Vovchanchyn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coloradas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vovchanchyn with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a front kick that sends Coloradas stumbling back into the cage.
Coloradas moves out of range of the body kick.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but Vovchanchyn avoids it with no problem.
Coloradas rushes Vovchanchyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to pull guard but Coloradas holds him up against the cage and eventually Vovchanchyn drops back down to his feet.
Vovchanchyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Coloradas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn pushes Coloradas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coloradas is defending well for now.
A short right from Coloradas on the inside.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn being controlled against the cage.
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Coloradas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coloradas if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
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!
Vovchanchyn throws a series of strikes that have Coloradas backpedaling.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body kick.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Coloradas's ribcage but misses.
Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it with no problem.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Coloradas moves out of range.
Coloradas connects with the punch.
It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the leg kick from Coloradas.
Vovchanchyn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vovchanchyn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Coloradas slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coloradas, as that shot connected.
Coloradas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vovchanchyn lunges at Coloradas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coloradas's hand.
Coloradas cracks Vovchanchyn with an open hand slap.
Vovchanchyn lands a leg kick that knocks Coloradas off balance momentarily.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Coloradas.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Coloradas gets a clinch.
Coloradas lands an uppercut.
Coloradas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coloradas breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coloradas moves out of range of the body kick from Vovchanchyn.
Coloradas throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coloradas tries a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coloradas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coloradas blocks the body kick.
Coloradas throws a counter combo.
Coloradas throws out a leg kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range and Coloradas only half commits.
Vovchanchyn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter punch.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vovchanchyn.
Coloradas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Vovchanchyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vovchanchyn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Coloradas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coloradas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coloradas manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Coloradas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Coloradas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vovchanchyn's knee momentarily.
Coloradas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the side of Coloradas's head but Coloradas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Coloradas missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a right hook to the body.
Coloradas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vovchanchyn under the eye.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coloradas doesn't seem bothered though.
Vovchanchyn feints a jab promting Coloradas to slip. Vovchanchyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coloradas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vovchanchyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coloradas.
Vovchanchyn wants to land a leg kick but Coloradas is out of range.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice right hand.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coloradas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vovchanchyn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it with no problem.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but Coloradas is having none of it.
It seemed like Coloradas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
Coloradas darts in trying to clinch
and Vovchanchyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn is looking to wear down Coloradas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coloradas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coloradas with a nice cross.
Vovchanchyn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coloradas looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range.
Coloradas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Coloradas 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.
Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coloradas.
Coloradas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coloradas lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn lands a nice hook to Coloradas's body. Coloradas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy body kick from Vovchanchyn
and Coloradas counters with a nice body kick.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Vovchanchyn misses with a series of wild punches.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coloradas can do to turn this around?
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
Coloradas avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coloradas manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coloradass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vovchanchyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vovchanchyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coloradas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but Vovchanchyn avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coloradas throws a chopping leg kick but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coloradas misses with a low kick as Vovchanchyn jumps back.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coloradas counters with a big head kick but Vovchanchyn shrugs it off.
Oh Vovchanchyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Coloradas lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vovchanchyn. Coloradas pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mangas Coloradas!
A relieved looking Mangas Coloradas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 743 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Brian Dean (ranked 99 p4p, 174 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Dean digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Dean.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean misses with a hook
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Dean.
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to move to mount but Dean blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is trying to get back to his feet.
Dean being controlled for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dean scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Dean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson slips under a jab from Dean.
Dean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dean sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dean is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Dean to get back to his feet.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Dean kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dean dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Dean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Dean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brian Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Dean scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson is rocked!
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dean lands a big uppercut and Anderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anderson looks OK. Dean waves Anderson back to his feet!
A slow jab from Dean misses its intended target.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dean swivels and escapes.
Dean misses the jab.
Anderson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dean swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Dean!
A victorious Brian Dean thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Kogos (ranked 752 p4p, 885 weight class) and Ralph Long (ranked 109 p4p, 126 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Long has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Long misses with a punch to the body.
Long lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Kogos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kogos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longs head.
Kogos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kogos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kogos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos works Long's body with a nice hook.
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Long moves away.
Long misses with the body kick
and Kogos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long throws a poor cross that misses
and Kogos counters with a huge right that knocks Long out cold! Kogos is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 235 p4p, 567 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 29 p4p, 81 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pick up man. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Silver is working Anderson over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silver tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silver is defending well.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver working aggressively here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Silver working aggressively here.
Silver tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silver can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Silver looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silver controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silver for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silver is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silver sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson stops Silver from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silver trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Silver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Silver won't allow it.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Silver is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Silver prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
A short right from Silver.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Silver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Silver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silver gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson is trying to drag Silver to the mat but Silver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silver regains guard.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silver is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Silver is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silver wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Silver is defending the position.
Silver is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silver is trying to get back to half guard.
Silver tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Silver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Silver is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Silver can't escape the position.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Silver tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silver working to try and regain half guard.
Silver regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson 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.
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Anderson controlling the position.
Silver can't do much from the bottom here.
Silver tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silver is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Silver is trying to work for a sweep but Anderson has mounted him!
Silver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Silver is trying to escape the mount.
Silver tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson wants to take Silver's back here but Silver is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Silver is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson trying to control but Silver is having none of it.
Silver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silver avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Silver is trying desperately to improve position.
Silver is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Silver is having none of it.
Silver has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Silver turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Silver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson pushing down on Silver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silver is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Silver is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Silver tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silver tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
Anderson has good solid back control here.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding Silver 's attempts to control his hands.
Silver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anderson gets his way!
Silver just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Anderson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Silver rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Silver rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Silver trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anderson trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson had his way with Terry Silver in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silver is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
Silver is trying to keep Anderson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Silver tries to clinch up.
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.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Silver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silver is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silver.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Silver wants to get back to full guard.
Terry Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Anderson manages to move to mount!
Anderson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Silver is in real trouble.
Silver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Silver tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Silver tries to buck him off.
Anderson looking for the RNC.
Silver is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is trying to stand back up.
Silver is really stuck here.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 276 p4p, 458 weight class) and Lion Tiger (ranked 43 p4p, 65 weight class). Tiger has chosen Alok - Hear Me Tonight as his entrance music. Grant Alyoshin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lion Tiger's chin.
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alyoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Alyoshin.
A little jabbing left from Tiger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alyoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up
and Tiger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alyoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Alyoshin misses the jab.
Tiger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alyoshin 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.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alyoshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger throws a hook but Alyoshin avoids it easily.
Alyoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Alyoshin.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin blocks a jab.
Alyoshin throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alyoshin lands a jab to the nose.
Tiger jabs Alyoshin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alyoshin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tiger counters with a one-two to the body.
Tiger throws a series of punches but Alyoshin avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin with a jab.
Alyoshin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Alyoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alyoshin slips under a jab.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
Tiger misses with a straight left.
And Alyoshin counters with a quick kick to the body but Tiger blocks it.
Alyoshin lands a head kick. Tiger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiger misses with a hook. Alyoshin ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good, hard body kick but Tiger shrugs it off.
Alyoshin throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger lands with a straight right. Alyoshin didn't see that one coming.
Tiger is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Alyoshin tries to clinch there but Tiger circles away.
A head kick misses from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alyoshin with a body shot.
Alyoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Alyoshin misses.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
A jab from Alyoshin does it's job there.
Alyoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Alyoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alyoshin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Alyoshin misses with a hook
and Tiger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alyoshin.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alyoshin. Alyoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lion Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin rushes Tiger and presses him up against the cage.
Tiger presses Alyoshin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alyoshin scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger jumps guard but Alyoshin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiger avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiger avoids it.
Alyoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Alyoshin lands a left hand.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alyoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alyoshin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alyoshin.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alyoshin tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Alyoshin fails to land.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
Tiger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alyoshin.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Grant Alyoshin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alyoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Tiger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Alyoshin scores with a hook to the body.
Tiger is breathing heavily.
Alyoshin connects with a knee 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!
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
Tiger avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiger's efforts to push away.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alyoshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Good body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiger avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alyoshin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alyoshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger tries to break free but Alyoshin pushes him back against the cage.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alyoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alyoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Alyoshin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger can't break the clinch.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiger avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiger avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin works on Tiger's body with a couple of short punches.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiger avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but Tiger blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that second round.
That's time! Alyoshin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alyoshin scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alyoshin throws a lazy head kick
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alyoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alyoshin scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Alyoshin walks into a jab.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alyoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger connects with a body shot.
Grant Alyoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Alyoshin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alyoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiger throws a counter combo.
Alyoshin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alyoshin throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiger misses.
Alyoshin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Alyoshin moved out of range.
Alyoshin misses with a double jab
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Alyoshin moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.
Tiger tests Alyoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alyoshin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alyoshin misses with a looping right.
Tiger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Alyoshin.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Alyoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alyoshin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Alyoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger is trying to push Alyoshin away but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alyoshin looking to throw knees to the head but Tiger is blocking nicely.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Alyoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alyoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiger misses with a hook
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Alyoshin.
Tiger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alyoshin dodges the punch combination from Tiger.
Jab, jab by Tiger - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lion Tiger just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Alyoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiger at a distance.
Alyoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alyoshin throws out the jab.
Alyoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alyoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alyoshin misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Alyoshin tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiger avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alyoshin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot.
Alyoshin moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.
Tiger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alyoshin with a body shot.
A big left from Alyoshin misses.
Tiger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alyoshin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Alyoshin forces Tiger back against the cage and clinches.
Tiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
Tiger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiger working hard to break the clinch.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Alyoshin.
Tiger takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Lion Tiger has been cut.
Alyoshin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alyoshin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tiger managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Alyoshin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiger is rocked!
Tiger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin lands a left hand.
Alyoshin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the body.
Tiger seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiger.
Alyoshin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiger or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alyoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin crunches a lovely knee into Tiger's ribcage.
Alyoshin has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alyoshin crunches a lovely knee into Tiger's ribcage.
Tiger managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tiger won't want to take too many of those.
Tiger managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a right hand.
Alyoshin tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Alyoshin back against the cage.
Tiger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin had his way with Lion Tiger in that round.
The cut man is working on Lion Tiger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Alyoshin moves into the clinch.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger tries to break free but Alyoshin pushes him back against the cage.
Alyoshin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Alyoshin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Tiger breaks the clinch.
Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alyoshin thinking.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Tiger throws a counter combo.
Tiger misses with a looping left.
Alyoshin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alyoshin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alyoshin throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Alyoshin moves into range and clinches up with Tiger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alyoshin.
Tiger is trying to break free.
Alyoshin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiger.
Alyoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alyoshin misses with the head strike.
Tiger tries to pull guard but Alyoshin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiger drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Alyoshin.
Tiger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alyoshin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alyoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin - that landed with a thud.
Alyoshin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Alyoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Tiger tries to circle away but Alyoshin has him pinned against the cage.
Alyoshin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tiger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Alyoshin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alyoshin lands a nice knee to the body.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiger avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Alyoshin lands a shot to the body.
Alyoshin lands a right hand.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Alyoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alyoshin obliges.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alyoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Alyoshin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alyoshin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Alyoshin.
A short left from Alyoshin.
Tiger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiger.
Tiger is trying to push Alyoshin away but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alyoshin is leaning against Tiger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lion Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alyoshin working aggressively here.
Alyoshin lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Alyoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alyoshin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Grant Alyoshin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reni Manfield (ranked 144 p4p, 275 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 26 p4p, 45 weight class). Stepanovich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Swallowing Dust. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reni Manfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfield fails with the takedown.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Manfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Manfield with that takedown attempt.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses with a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Stepanovich fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stepanovich is pulling down on Manfield's head to control his posture.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Manfield trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepanovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stepanovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stepanovich wants to stand and escape but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich pulls Manfield in to control the position.
Manfield pushing down on Stepanovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Manfield working over Stepanovich with some ground and pound. Stepanovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich is positioning himself well to prevent Manfield advancing to mount.
Manfield prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Stepanovich is looking to escape.
Manfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stepanovich kicks Manfield off and gets back to his feet.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manfield at a distance.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
Stepanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stepanovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Manfield into the cage.
Manfield has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfield scores with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanovich pulls Manfield in to control the position.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanovich, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Stepanovich has Manfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanovich as he avoids it easily.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manfield with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Manfield darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Manfield into the cage.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield pulls guard.
Manfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield is working hard here to advance position.
Stepanovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Stepanovich tries to pass.
Stepanovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stepanovich preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepanovich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Manfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stepanovich sprawls well initially but Manfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Stepanovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stepanovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stepanovich controlling the position for now.
Stepanovich trying to control here.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is defending well.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Stepanovich gets full guard.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manfield trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manfield won't allow Stepanovich to get back to his feet.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Stepanovich wants to sweep here but Manfield controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanovich is trying to control the position but Manfield postures up.
Stepanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Manfield is proving a slippery customer.
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manfield is pushing down on Stepanovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stepanovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Manfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stepanovich is positioning himself well to prevent Manfield advancing to mount.
Manfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Manfield in his half guard.
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield is thwarting Stepanovich's attempts to control the position.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is defending well.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stepanovich is trying to stand up here but Manfield is controlling him well.
Stepanovich controlling the position well.
Stepanovich is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stepanovich trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manfield lands with an overhand left.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Manfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Manfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stepanovich kicks Manfield off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield closes the distance and clinches up with Stepanovich, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes Stepanovich against the cage but Stepanovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manfield.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Manfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Manfield. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Manfield seems unphased.
Manfield throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stepanovich defends well and Manfield ends up having to push Stepanovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich gets caught flat footed, as Manfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manfield momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Stepanovich avoided it.
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Manfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stepanovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stepanovich is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Stepanovich is defending well.
Stepanovich is not content to let Manfield control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manfield's best efforts.
Manfield prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Stepanovich is trying to stand.
Stepanovich tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Stepanovich wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Stepanovich regains half guard.
Stepanovich tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich has his hands clasped together around Manfield's back. He's all about the action.
Stepanovich is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manfield is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfield shoots and misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stepanovich to the mat! Stepanovich manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stepanovich keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stepanovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Manfield is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Stepanovich controls Manfield momentarily but Manfield frees himself.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepanovich is retaining full guard.
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.
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is looking to chop away at Manfield's legs.
Manfield misses with a hook.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
Manfield fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Manfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Manfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manfield fails with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich stuns Manfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manfield with a poor takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Manfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Manfield wants to clinch.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stepanovich. Stepanovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Manfield misses with a takedown
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stepanovich defends it nicely.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield tries to counter with a takedown but Stepanovich is quick to defend against it.
Manfield tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Stepanovich avoided it.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Manfield 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.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Manfield slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Manfield's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stepanovich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Olenev Stepanovich 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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