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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Okafor (ranked 2970 p4p, 3080 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 345 p4p, 356 weight class). Durnin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Okafor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durnin has time to react.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Durnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Okafor looks to land a body kick but Durnin moved away.
Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Durnin throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Durnin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durnin tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durnin in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Durnin is looking for the big counter here.
Okafor throws a body punch but Durnin moves out of range.
Okafor cracks Durnin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Durnin.
Durnin misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor looks to land a combination but Durnin avoids it well.
Durnin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okafor cracks Durnin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor jabs Durnin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durnin looks winded!
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Okafor misses its target.
Okafor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durnin momentarily.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Durnin ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Durnin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Okafor follows Durnin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
A victorious John Okafor 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 Alec Harvey (ranked 2141 p4p, 2781 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 269 p4p, 335 weight class). Harvey's entrance music is I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - Choke. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Alec Harvey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alec Harvey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Harvey finds it's target.
Hayden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey jabs Hayden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Harvey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harvey cracks Hayden with a good jab.
Harvey misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Harvey 's knee.
Hayden wants to land a leg kick but Harvey is out of range.
Hayden works Harvey's body with a nice hook.
Harvey jabs Hayden right on the nose. Hayden blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey with a jab.
Hayden lands with a hook. Harvey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harvey misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hayden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harvey throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hayden 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.
Hayden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
An attempted straight right counter from Harvey misses the target.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayden misses with a body shot.
Harvey swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden 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.
Harvey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayden throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayden scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
Hayden misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayden.
Harvey punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Harvey swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Harvey misses the target.
Hayden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Harvey misses the target.
Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hayden throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hayden.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but Harvey steps away.
Harvey misses with the combination.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
Hayden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Hayden is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey misses the body punch
and Hayden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harvey is leaning against Hayden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harvey tries to work over Hayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harvey lands with a right to the head.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayden jumps guard but Harvey stands there with Hayden around his waist. Hayden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Harvey.
Harvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Harvey fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayden missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Hayden misses with a wild combination.
Harvey works over Hayden's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden jabs Harvey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harvey misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harvey rather than just go for the knockout.
Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayden moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Hayden counters with a right hand to the body.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey lands a nice looking body shot.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Alec Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvey connects with the punch.
Hayden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harvey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harvey throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Harvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden.
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!
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden advances position into side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harvey is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harvey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harvey defending against the ground and pound.
Harvey is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harvey is being controlled here.
Harvey taking a bit of punishment here - Hayden scoring with strikes.
Harvey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hayden trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?
Hayden working the head and body with strikes.
 Harvey is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
Hayden is putting a hurting on Harvey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Harvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayden taking a breather here.
Hayden is continuing to stall.
Hayden scoring with punches and elbows.
Hayden wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Hayden cracks Harvey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Harvey wants to control but Hayden postures up.
Hayden controls the position.
Hayden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harvey down.
Harvey is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it.
Hayden cracks Harvey with a big elbow.
Hayden scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Harvey is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hayden can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Hayden!
After winning the bout, Clay Hayden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cotilla (ranked 1555 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 183 p4p, 318 weight class). Van Cleefe has chosen Classics - The Master (1984) TV series as his entrance music. 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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Cotilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Van Cleefe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Cleefe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotilla counters with a left and a right that stings Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cotilla counters with a head kick that drops Van Cleefe!
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Van Cleefe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cotilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Cleefe is retaining full guard.
Cotilla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cotilla stopping the sweep attempt from Van Cleefe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cotilla'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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotilla.
Cotilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotilla.
Cotilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Cleefe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Cleefe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotilla has closed the distance and engaged Van Cleefe in a clinch.
Van Cleefe throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cotilla.
Van Cleefe is looking for a takedown.
Van Cleefe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cotilla is defending well.
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
Van Cleefe gets a clinch.
Van Cleefe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Cleefe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Van Cleefe misses.
Cotilla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Cleefe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cotilla throws a head kick but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Van Cleefe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Cleefe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Cleefe fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Cleefe throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotilla counters with a left and a right that stings Van Cleefe.
Cotilla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Cleefe.
Cotilla looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
As Cotilla backs off Van Cleefe throws a huge counter combo but Cotilla manages to avoid it all.
Van Cleefe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Cotilla.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing blow to the side of Cotilla's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotilla as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Cotilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotilla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Cleefe misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cotilla to counter with a crisp jab.
 Van Cleefe is rocked!
Cotilla lands a big right hook! Van Cleefe looks hurt but is still standing! Cotilla lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Van Cleefe falls down and Cotilla dives in with a huge hammer fist! Van Cleefe's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Cotilla runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Cotilla!
A relieved looking Alexander Cotilla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Lee Van Cleefe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Binsar Siregar (ranked 2881 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 363 p4p, 157 weight class). Anderson has chosen Pick up man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sparky Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Siregar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anderson 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.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Siregar quickly recovers to half guard.
Siregar has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Siregar jumps back.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Siregar's head back.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Siregar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Siregar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Siregar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siregar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siregar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson cracks Siregar with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siregar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siregar tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Siregar ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Siregar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Siregar persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson gets caught napping as Siregar dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Anderson controlling the position.
Siregar trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position.
Anderson passes Siregar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Siregar is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siregar is trying to control but can't.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Siregar is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Siregar trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Siregar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Siregar is trying to control but can't.
Anderson throwing shots but Siregar is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Siregar wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siregar circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Siregar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Siregar misses
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Siregar throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Siregar moved away.
Siregar is looking to clinch.
Siregar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson 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.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siregar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siregar did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Siregar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siregar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Siregar trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Siregar pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siregar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siregar lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Siregar shoots in.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Siregar avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Siregar misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Siregar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siregar on the side of the head.
A combination from Siregar does no damage.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siregar.
Siregar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siregar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Siregar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson slips under a jab from Siregar.
Siregar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Siregar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Siregar avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siregar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Siregar counters by moving into the clinch.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siregar tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siregar to the ground. Siregar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Siregar ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Siregar moved out of range.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Siregar back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Siregar goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Siregar avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Siregar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siregar is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working.
Siregar prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siregar is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Siregar circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Siregar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siregar continues to drive forward.
Siregar misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses the jab.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Siregar. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Binsar Siregar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Siregar lands a right hook to the body.
Siregar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Siregar feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siregar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siregar attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Siregar instigates a clinch.
Siregar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siregar wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Siregar up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siregar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Siregar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siregar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Siregar landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson looking to control.
Siregar is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siregar trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siregar lands a couple of digs.
Siregar works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siregar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siregar chips away with some ground and pound.
Siregar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar 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.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Binsar Siregar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Our winner, Sparky Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Nansen (ranked 846 p4p, 2199 weight class) and The Royal Savage (ranked 119 p4p, 275 weight class). Nansen comes to the cage accompanied by Benny Jamz - Torden. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Nansen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a jab when Nansen was well out of range.
A jab from Nansen does it's job there.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Nansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Savage.
Nansen connects with an inside leg kick.
Savage thuds his right hand into Nansen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nansen lands with a shot to the body.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Nansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nansen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savage back to the cage. Nansen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nansen slips under a jab from Savage.
Nansen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savage momentarily.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Nansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage is rocked!
The Royal Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen has managed to clinch.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Nansen finish him?
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Nansen.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nansen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nansen lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Nansen.
Nansen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savage misses with some punches.
Nansen blocking some punches.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Nansen.
Nansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nansen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nansen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nansen in side control, throwing shots but Savage defends.
Nansen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nansen tries to advance to mount but Savage denies him.
Nansen throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.
Nansen throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nansen tries for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
That's four 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.
Nansen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savage managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nansen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savage taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nansen prevents Savage from escaping the position.
Savage dodges the ground and pound from Nansen.
Savage parries the strikes from Nansen easily there. Nansen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savage to escape.
Nansen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savage is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Nansen is just out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nansen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savage in his tracks.
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
Nansen lands a slapping body shot.
Nansen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savage throws a series of strikes that have Nansen backpedaling.
Savage throws a body punch but Nansen moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Nansen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Nansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
Nansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of the head.
Nansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Nansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nansen.
Nansen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Nansen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
Nansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
Nansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nansen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Nansen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nansen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Savage is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Savage flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nansen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Savage and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nansen slips an arm under Savage chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nansen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nansen is squeezing on Savage like an anaconda would it's prey. Savage fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thorvald Nansen!
A relieved looking Thorvald Nansen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dickinson (ranked 2003 p4p, 724 weight class) and Bruce Kiwi (ranked 242 p4p, 92 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by Resurrection - Chris Travis. Kiwi has chosen Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Kiwi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses
and Kiwi counters with a low kick, right behind Dickinson 's knee.
Kiwi looks to throw a body kick
and Dickinson counters with a left and a right that stings Kiwi.
Kiwi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Kiwi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dickinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kiwi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dickinson missing with a left hand there. Kiwi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiwi feints and then cracks Dickinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dickinson down.
Kiwi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dickinson lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiwi tries to clinch
and Dickinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dickinson misses with a wild body shot.
Kiwi throws a head kick but Dickinson moves out of range.
As Kiwi tries to get set, Dickinson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kiwi manages to avoid the attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiwi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiwi lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson checks a low kick from Kiwi.
Some wild striking there from Dickinson.
Kiwi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dickinson blocks it well.
We've been informed that Kiwi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dickinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiwi scores with a jab to the head.
Kiwi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiwi lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dickinson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dickinson closes the distance and pushes Kiwi back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiwi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiwi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dickinson lands with a left to the head.
Dickinson misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Dickinson.
Dickinson gets through Kiwi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dickinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiwi gets an underhook and turns Dickinson into the cage.
Kiwi breaks from the clinch.
Kiwi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiwi.
Kiwi misses with a low kick.
Kiwi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickinson moves away.
Dickinson throws a big counter combination but Kiwi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dickinson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiwi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson lands a head kick!
Dickinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiwi's guard.
Kiwi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiwi working for a triangle but Dickinson defends it easily.
Kiwi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickinson defends it easily.
Kiwi has his foot on Dickinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickinson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dickinson lands a big head kick that sends Kiwi tumbling to the mat! Dickinson takes a step backwards and waves Kiwi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the body
and Dickinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiwi cracks Dickinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiwi feints and then cracks Dickinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dickinson down.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick and Kiwi moves out of range easily.
Kiwi punishes Dickinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiwi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dickinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiwi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
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.
Kiwi looks for the body kick but Dickinson saw that one coming.
Kiwi is looking to slow Dickinson down with leg kicks.
Kiwi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sean Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiwi misses with a hook.
Dickinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Dickinson.
Dickinson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi connects with a jab.
Kiwi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiwi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi sizes up Dickinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dickinson checks a leg kick.
Dickinson throwing a counter right hand but Kiwi manages to avoid it.
Kiwi misses with a leg kick
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dickinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dickinson checks a low kick from Kiwi.
Bruce Kiwi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson forces Kiwi back against the cage and clinches.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dickinson misses with the head strike.
Dickinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiwi has Dickinson pressed against the cage, preventing Dickinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiwi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickinson lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiwi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Kiwi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickinson has a couple of punches blocked by Kiwi.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiwi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiwi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiwi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiwi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiwi.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Kiwi.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Kiwi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiwi.
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiwi misses with some punches.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Dickinson misses with some punches.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Dickinson avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Kiwi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiwi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson working aggressively here.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickinson controls his hands.
Kiwi can't find room to land a body shot as Dickinson controls the action.
Kiwi tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiwi lands a right hand.
Dickinson tries to work over Kiwi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiwi.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Kiwi.
Kiwi blocking some punches.
Kiwi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dickinson - that landed with a thud.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiwi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dickinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiwi misses with some punches.
Kiwi lands with a right to the head.
Kiwi lands a body shot.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Kiwi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Kiwi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Kiwi does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses
and Kiwi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kiwi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiwi.
Kiwi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dickinson will feel that in the morning.
Sloppy strikes from Kiwi. Those never looked like landing.
Kiwi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiwi is looking to slow Dickinson down with leg kicks.
Kiwi avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiwi slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickinson throws a lazy head kick
and Kiwi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickinson walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Dickinson's head but Dickinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dickinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Kiwi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickinson doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Dickinson.
Dickinson blocks a head kick by Kiwi.
As Kiwi looks to move away, Dickinson throws a big counter combo but Kiwi just gets out of the way.
Kiwi throws a head kick that misses.
Kiwi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickinson slips a jab from Kiwi.
Dickinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kiwi lands a slapping body shot.
Dickinson wants to land a leg kick but Kiwi is out of range.
Kiwi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiwi lands a nice hook to Dickinson's body. Dickinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dickinson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kiwi. That one must have hurt.
Kiwi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dickinson lands with a nice combination. Kiwi backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiwi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kiwi misses with a body shot.
Kiwi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dickinson's head backwards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dickinson.
Kiwi is trying to improve his position.
Kiwi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi wants to get back to full guard.
Kiwi is still trying to improve position.
Kiwi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiwi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiwi keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
Kiwi 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.
Dickinson stands and steps away. Kiwi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiwi lands with a shot to the body.
Dickinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiwi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickinson darts in trying to clinch
and Kiwi counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
Dickinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiwi.
Dickinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dickinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiwi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickinson controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Kiwi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiwi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Kiwi thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Eagle (ranked 517 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Dodge Schotel (ranked 68 p4p, 154 weight class). Schotel has chosen Inner Circle - Games People Play as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle clinches with his opponent.
Eagle is pressed up against the cage. Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eagle down to the mat. Eagle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eagle throws a poor cross that misses
and Schotel counters with a three punch combo that has Eagle backing up. Eagle nods at Schotel to acknowledge the strikes.
Eagle forces Schotel back against the cage and clinches.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Schotel.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagle.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotel.
Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schotel.
Eagle is working Schotel over against the cage.
Eagle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schotel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Schotel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eagle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
David Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.
Eagle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schotel backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel lands an uppercut.
Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
Eagle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eagle digs a right hand into Schotel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schotel's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Eagle.
Schotel looks winded!
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schotel throws a big counter head kick but Eagle avoids it with no problem.
Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schotel, pushing him back against the cage.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Schotel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schotel prevents a body shot from Eagle.
Schotel has a couple of punches blocked by Eagle.
Schotel looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle cracks Schotel with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Eagle as the two fighters clinch.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch up
and Schotel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eagle rushes Schotel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Schotel avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eagle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eagle lands an uppercut.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schotel's elbow.
Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eagle lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Eagle on the inside.
A body shot lands from Eagle.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schotels head.
Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schotel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eagle after a bit of a struggle.
Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eagle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eagle can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schotel is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle taking a breather.
Schotel is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
Eagle throws a big uppercut that drops Schotel! More strikes from Eagle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schotel lies dazed against the cage as Eagle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Eagle!
In his post fight interview, David Eagle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 737 p4p, 709 weight class) and Yago Steve (ranked 86 p4p, 82 weight class). Rize's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Yago Steve has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Steve!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rize cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Rize circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Rize down.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Steve checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Rize tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve working aggressively here.
Rize lands with a left to the head.
Rize breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Rize.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Rize takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rize is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize tries to work over Steve's front leg with a kick but Steve checks it.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rize looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Rize misses the body punch
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rize.
A big right from Steve misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve moves to clinch but Rize breaks away
and Rize counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rize lands a nice looking body shot.
Rize throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Rize misses with a straight left.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Rize throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rize throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rize shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Rize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rize works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize lands a slapping body shot.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Rize throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve scores with a jab. Rize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rize circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve darts in and clinches Rize up against the cage.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve is stalling here.
Rize manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Rize misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rize with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Rize
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zack Rize is winning the standup battle so far.
Rize works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rize will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Rize counters with a low kick, right behind Steve 's knee.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rize blocks the body kick.
Rize is looking to counter punch.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Steve drives through and clinches with Rize against the cage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
A short uppercut from Steve.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Rize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rize misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Yago Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize blocks a body shot from Steve.
A short right from Steve.
Rize is rocked!
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Oh Rize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Rize seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rize manages to avoid it.
Rize walks straight into a right hand from Steve - that's dropped him! Steve jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rize from any more punishment! Rize complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yago Steve!
A very excited looking Yago Steve made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 301 p4p, 1636 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 44 p4p, 219 weight class). Redcliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155
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165
19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynar or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lynar blocks the body kick.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynar misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynar shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lynar scores with a one two! Redcliffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lynar throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Lynar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Lynar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lynar tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lynar misses with a combination
and Redcliffe counters with a body kick.
Lynar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Lynar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynar shoots for a takedown but Redcliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Lynar sees coming a mile off.
Lynar throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe catches Lynar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynar throws a shot to the body.
Lynar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redcliffe connects with a jab.
Lynar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Redcliffe wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him.
Redcliffe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Lynar.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lynar checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Lynar fails to land the takedown.
It looks like Redcliffe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynar avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynar is looking for the big counter here.
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynar checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lynar.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynar fails with the takedown.
Redcliffe gets caught flat footed, as Lynar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Redcliffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Redcliffe wriggles free and stands up.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Lynar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
Lynar tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Lynar stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Redcliffe coming out on top.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Lynar as he checks the leg kick.
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lynar stops Redcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Redcliffe is not content to let Lynar control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynar seems to be working for a kimura but Redcliffe defends the submission attempt.
Redcliffe looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lynar walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
Lynar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lynar defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Lynar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe defends it nicely.
Redcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Lynar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Lynar shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Lynar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lynar avoids it easily.
Lynar tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Lynar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redcliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar moves out of range of the body kick.
Lynar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynar.
Lynar decides to pull guard.
Lynar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redcliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redcliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looking to control.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redcliffe controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Lynar moved away.
Lynar lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lynar cracks Redcliffe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Lynar with that takedown attempt.
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lynar scores with a hook to the body. Redcliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Redcliffe slams his shin into Lynar's torso.
Lynar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Lynar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lynar misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe pushes Lynar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lynar.
Lynar takes a shot to the head.
Lynar takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe is leaning against Lynar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lynar fails to land.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Lynar lands a left hand.
Lynar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redcliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redcliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kwame Redcliffe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redcliffe continues to stall.
Lynar working for submissions but it's allowed Redcliffe to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar tries to roll over but Redcliffe keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redcliffe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynar is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Lynar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redcliffe 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Our winner, Kwame Redcliffe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Lee (ranked 109 p4p, 308 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 18 p4p, 45 weight class). Stepanovich has chosen Swallowing Dust as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Stepanovich backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee 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 misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a head kick that Stepanovich semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves forwards but Stepanovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to slow Stepanovich down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Stepanovich lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee 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.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee is looking to chop away at Stepanovich's legs.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Stepanovich moved away.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Lee staying out of range there.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Stepanovich connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stepanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee is trying to keep Stepanovich in close.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Stepanovich pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee has an active guard here but Stepanovich has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Stepanovich there.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepanovich scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee has his foot on Stepanovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stepanovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stepanovich throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Stepanovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich postures up.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee has his feet on Stepanovich's thighs here. He's pushed Stepanovich off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stepanovich screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee retains his lightweight title!
Conor Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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