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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Perry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Slice! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Slice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Perry cracks Slice with a solid left hand. Perry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Perry stops Slice from standing up. Perry 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. Perry passes Slice's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Slice is not content to let Perry control the position. Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Slice tries to kick Perry off but Perry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Perry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Slice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Perry wants to pass to mount but Slice is defending the position.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Perry tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Perry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slice is on top in guard.
Perry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
Slice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perry manages to get himself to full guard.
Perry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Perry throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Perry 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. Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice gets to his feet - Perry follows without any prompting. Slice misses with a head kick.
Slice tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Slice lands a head kick. Perry smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Perry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Perry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slice feints and as Perry raises his hands in defense, Slice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Slice looks gassed! Slice wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving. Perry 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. Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perry swivels though and keeps the full guard. Slice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Slice prevents Perry from getting back to his feet. Perry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Perry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Perry shoots and misses and Slice counters with a stiff right hand. Perry avoids the head kick by Slice.
Slice darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dwayne Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perry looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Perry is working Slice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Perry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now. Perry wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Perry lands a takedown into guard.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Slice trying to control the position.
Slice working for a triangle but Perry defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Perry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Perry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Slice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slice's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Slice is in a horrible position here. Perry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perry with shots to the head and body - Slice looks very uncomfortable down there. Perry won't let Slice get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Perry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Slice is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Perry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slice is breathing heavily. Slice is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Perry landing strikes, looking to finish!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Perry lands a heavy elbow. Slice tries to reverse the position but Perry maintains control. Perry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Perry.
 Slice is rocked! Perry lands a nice shot to the head. Slice is still in real trouble! Can Perry finish him? Perry with a couple of short strikes. Perry lands a heavy elbow. Perry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Perry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slice looks a forlorn figure.
Perry lands a big elbow - Slice is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Slice is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dwayne Perry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rophilia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirc Talenworths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Rophilia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirc Talenworths! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rophilia throws a looping overhand right but Talenworths ducks down to avoid it.
Rophilia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Talenworths! Rophilia lands a big shot there that rocks Talenworths but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Talenworths is bucking up trying to escape but Rophilia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 Talenworths is rocked! Talenworths is looking to improve his position but Rophilia isn't that keen on the idea. Talenworths is still in real trouble! Can Rophilia finish him?
Rophilia looking for a guillotine from mount but Talenworths is having none of it. Talenworths seems to have recovered his senses. Rophilia lands a big shot there that rocks Talenworths but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Talenworths really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rophilia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rophilia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Talenworths hang on? 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! Rophilia lands a big elbow. Talenworths really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Talenworths in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Talenworths working to try and regain half guard.
Rophilia controlling from mount. Talenworths really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rophilia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Talenworths is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rophilia working Talenworths over with strikes here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rophilia unloading with bombs! Rophilia 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. A nice elbow there by Rophilia. Rophilia with a couple of short strikes. Rophilia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rophilia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Talenworths is wriggling around trying to escape.
Talenworths looks gassed! Rophilia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rophilia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rophilia controlling his opponent. Rophilia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Rophilia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rophilia working away from the top, dropping strikes. Rophilia controlling from the full mount. Rophilia landing punches. Rophilia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rophilia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rophilia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Rophilia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rophilia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Talenworths looks a forlorn figure.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rophilia dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rophilia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Talenworths to the mat! Talenworths manages to get full guard. Rophilia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rophilia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rophilia advances position into side control! Talenworths takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Rophilia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Talenworths's shoulder. That is not cool. Talenworths is breathing heavily.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Nick Rophilia just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rophilia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Talenworths looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rophilia advances nicely into full mount.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rophilia content just to control the position here. Rophilia'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. Rophilia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rophilia with shots to the head and body - Talenworths looks very uncomfortable down there.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rophilia lands a big shot there that rocks Talenworths but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rophilia controlling from the full mount. Rophilia lands with some strikes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rophilia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Talenworths can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rophilia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Talenworths looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Rophilia. Rophilia looking to control and managing it successfully. Rophilia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Talenworths hang on?
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rophilia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rophilia lands a big shot there that rocks Talenworths but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rophilia wants to finish this one by submission but Talenworths is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rophilia. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rophilia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Talenworths?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talenworths defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rophilia. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rophilia dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rophilia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Nice strikes from Rophilia there. Rophilia is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Talenworths wants to get back to full guard. Rophilia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talenworths can do to turn this around?
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rophilia working the head and body with strikes. Rophilia is taking a breather. Talenworths says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Nick Rophilia just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Rophilia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rophilia. Rophilia scores with a couple of short elbows.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on Rophilia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rophilia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Rophilia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Talenworths to see if he's OK. Rophilia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Nick Rophilia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rophilia taking a breather here. Rophilia is chipping away with strikes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rophilia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Talenworths knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Rophilia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Talenworths takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rophilia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Rophilia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Eirc Talenworths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Rophilia showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rophilia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rophilia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Probka by Intars Busulis. Ryan Madrox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Madrox! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Acton shoots in looking for a takedown. Madrox tries to sprawl out of it but Acton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madrox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acton paws at him with a jab and circles away. Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch but Acton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Acton looks for a takedown but Madrox sprawls well. Madrox connects with a high kick. Acton has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Acton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Acton shoots in but no luck this time. Madrox tries to clinch up but Acton circles away and keeps his distance. Acton takes one on the button. Madrox is looking to clinch. Acton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acton swats him away and circles back towards the center. Acton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madrox pinned against the cage. Madrox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Madrox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Acton swats away the attempt to clinch by Madrox. Madrox is looking to clinch but Acton is avoiding it.
Madrox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Madrox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acton is one step ahead there. Acton wants to control from the top but Madrox keeps moving. Madrox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acton's guard.
Acton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Acton working for a triangle but Madrox defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madrox preventing the sweep.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Madrox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Madrox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Madrox postures up in Acton's guard and throws a big left but Acton blocks it. Acton working a defensive guard here.
Madrox trying to control the position from guard on top but Acton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madrox lands a couple of elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madrox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Madrox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Madrox is looking to work some ground and pound but Acton has wrist control. Madrox postures up in Acton's guard and throws a big left but Acton blocks it. Madrox stands up over Acton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Madrox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Acton keeping moving, preventing Madrox from controlling successfully.
Acton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madrox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madrox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Acton is breathing heavily. Madrox wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madrox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Acton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Acton looking for a sweep. Not yet Acton, not yet. Madrox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acton is keeping the position for now.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Acton shoots in for a takedown but Madrox shows good takedown defense. Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch but Acton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Acton fails with the takedown.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Madrox wants to clinch. Acton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madrox is fending him off so far but Acton persists. Nope, Madrox circles away and we're back to standing. Acton tries to clinch up but Madrox circles away and keeps his distance. Madrox darts in trying to clinch
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown. Madrox fights it but they end up in guard. Acton preventing the sweep. Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Madrox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Acton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terry Acton will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Madrox throws a nice outside leg kick. Acton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Madrox's waist but Madrox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acton off to one side. Acton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madrox pinned against the cage. Madrox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Madrox clinches but Acton breaks the clinch
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown. Madrox fights it but they end up in guard. Madrox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Acton trying to control but Madrox is working from the bottom. Madrox 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. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Madrox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Madrox avoids the attempt from Acton to control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Acton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Acton is in a horrible position here. Madrox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Madrox raining down shots from the mount!
 Acton is rocked! Madrox unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Acton wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Madrox celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Madrox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and deigo kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). deigo kerr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, deigo kerr! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A solid leg kick lands there for kerr.
A thudding body kick lands there by kerr!
A head kick misses from kerr. Thud! ouch! good body kick from kerr - that will leave a mark!
Keskimulkku closes the distance and clinches. Keskimulkku lands a right hand.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keskimulkku misses with a looping left. kerr shoots in looking for a takedown. Keskimulkku tries to sprawl out of it but kerr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keskimulkku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. kerr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keskimulkku swivels and escapes. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from kerr. Siegfried Keskimulkku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of deigo kerr. kerr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keskimulkku's head. kerr fails to land the takedown.
Keskimulkku drives through and clinches with kerr against the cage.
kerr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
kerr jumps guard but Keskimulkku stands there with kerr around his waist. kerr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keskimulkku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
kerr shoots in for a double leg but Keskimulkku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. No luck for kerr with that takedown attempt. kerr throws an overhand right that lands on Keskimulkku's shoulder, as Keskimulkku tries to avoid the shot.
Keskimulkku rushes kerr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Keskimulkku lands a nice uppercut. Keskimulkku tries a knee to the head but kerr blocks it.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
Keskimulkku misses with a hook. kerr ducked under it nicely. kerr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keskimulkku's waist but Keskimulkku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing kerr off to one side. Keskimulkku takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. kerr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keskimulkku as he jumps to the side. No luck for kerr with that takedown attempt. kerr looks gassed! kerr throws a sloppy head kick and Keskimulkku moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. kerr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
kerr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Keskimulkku scores with a jab to the body. Siegfried Keskimulkku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position. kerr wants a takedown but no success here.
Keskimulkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kerr misses with a hook to the body
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
kerr fails with the takedown and Keskimulkku counters with a nice uppercut. kerr misses with a takedown attempt and Keskimulkku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. kerr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
kerr misses with a takedown attempt
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
Keskimulkku clinches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Keskimulkku lands an elbow inside. kerr takes an elbow to the temple.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
Keskimulkku throws a series of punches but kerr avoids them all with ease.
Keskimulkku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with kerr, pushing him back against the cage. Keskimulkku lands a nice knee to the body.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keskimulkku has managed to clinch.
A short left from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskimulkku has managed to clinch.
kerr tries for a takedown. No joy.
kerr fails to pull guard.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
kerr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
kerr misses with a kick to the body
and Keskimulkku moves into the clinch. kerr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
kerr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keskimulkku counters by clinching up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskimulkku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. kerr misses with a takedown and Keskimulkku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keskimulkku throws a one two combo.
Keskimulkku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Keskimulkku as kerr shoots in. kerr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
kerr with a poor takedown and Keskimulkku counters with a leg kick. kerr doesn't succeed with the takedown and Keskimulkku counters with a left to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. kerr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and kerr duly obliges. kerr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keskimulkku counters by clinching up.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
kerr misses with a takedown attempt and Keskimulkku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keskimulkku misses with a series of wild punches.
kerr shoots and misses
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. kerr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - kerr coming out on top. kerr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keskimulkku. That did some damage! kerr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskimulkku.
kerr misses with a wild body shot. Keskimulkku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. kerr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keskimulkku closes the distance and clinches. kerr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
kerr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siegfried Keskimulkku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of deigo kerr. kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keskimulkku pulls his leg out and moves away.
kerr misses with a takedown attempt and Keskimulkku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Keskimulkku moves into the clinch successfully.
Keskimulkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kerr misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. kerr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskimulkku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
kerr with a poor takedown and Keskimulkku counters with a nice low kick that buckles kerr's knee momentarily. kerr lunges at Keskimulkku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keskimulkku's hand. Keskimulkku takes one to the side of the head.
kerr keeps Keskimulkku at a distance using the push kick. kerr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. kerr misses with a straight left. kerr fails with the takedown and Keskimulkku counters with a series of strikes. kerr will be more careful next time no doubt. Keskimulkku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keskimulkku blocks a head kick by kerr.
kerr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keskimulkku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keskimulkku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. kerr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
kerr misses with a takedown and Keskimulkku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. kerr misses with a takedown
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
kerr cracks Keskimulkku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Keskimulkku avoids the head kick by kerr.
kerr scores with a push kick. kerr tries for a takedown but Keskimulkku circles away easily
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. kerr throws a head kick but Keskimulkku moves out of range.
kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. kerr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keskimulkku smiles and moves away.
Keskimulkku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Keskimulkku pressing his opponent against the cage. Keskimulkku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Keskimulkku. kerr fails to pull guard.
kerr pushes off an throws an elbow but Keskimulkku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. kerr jumps guard but Keskimulkku stands there with kerr around his waist. kerr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
kerr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. kerr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Keskimulkku counters by clinching up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
Keskimulkku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Siegfried Keskimulkku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. kerr misses the shot to the body. kerr throws a head kick that Keskimulkku semi-blocks.
A jab from kerr misses. kerr misses with a takedown attempt
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
kerr with a poor takedown and Keskimulkku counters with a good low kick that kerr was not able to check. kerr throws out a loose jab but Keskimulkku uses good head movement to avoid it. Keskimulkku swinging wilding here.
Keskimulkku needs to keep his hands up - kerr had a free shot at his head there. Keskimulkku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskimulkku.
kerr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Keskimulkku closes the distance and clinches. Keskimulkku scores with a hook to the body.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
kerr fails with the takedown
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Siegfried Keskimulkku has scored more points in the clinch so far. kerr missing with knees to the body.
kerr tries to land knees in the clinch but Keskimulkku avoids the damage to the body.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
kerr drops his hands momentarily and Keskimulkku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. kerr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. kerr with a poor takedown
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Siegfried Keskimulkku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of deigo kerr. kerr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
kerr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keskimulkku counters by clinching up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Keskimulkku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
Keskimulkku blocks the body kick.
kerr with a lazy takedown attempt letting Keskimulkku counter with a right hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. kerr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keskimulkku doesn't seem bothered though. kerr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
kerr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Keskimulkku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keskimulkku takes one to the chin there.
Keskimulkku forces kerr back against the cage and clinches.
Keskimulkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kerr lands a nice looking body shot.
kerr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. kerr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Keskimulkku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. kerr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. kerr lands a jab to the nose.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. kerr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
kerr misses with a takedown
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
kerr tries for a takedown but Keskimulkku circles away easily
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. kerr tries for a takedown but Keskimulkku manages to get underhooks.
Keskimulkku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that kerr can do to turn this around? Keskimulkku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Keskimulkku. kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keskimulkku pulls his leg out and moves away.
deigo kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. kerr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keskimulkku has kerr up against the cage in a clinch.
Keskimulkku has had enough of the clinch but kerr keeps him there for the moment. kerr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keskimulkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kerr throws a leg kick
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
kerr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. kerr lands with a kick to the temple. Keskimulkku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A combination from Keskimulkku does no damage. kerr misses with a takedown
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
kerr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done. kerr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keskimulkku breaks from the clinch.
kerr tries for a takedown but Keskimulkku circles away easily
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. kerr misses with a takedown
and Keskimulkku moves into the clinch.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
Keskimulkku darts in and clinches kerr up against the cage. Keskimulkku managing to block the knees to the body from kerr.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Keskimulkku connects with a knee to the head.
kerr misses with an elbow strike.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch.
kerr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keskimulkku.
kerr takes one to the side of the head.
kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. kerr wants a takedown.
Keskimulkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kerr lands a jab to the nose. kerr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keskimulkku moves away. kerr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keskimulkku misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Keskimulkku.
kerr with a lazy takedown attempt and Keskimulkku counters with a lovely shot to the body. deigo kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! kerr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keskimulkku.
And that's the end of the fight! Siegfried Keskimulkku showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keskimulkku 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siegfried Keskimulkku!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krun Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amicu Ker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krun Dorian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amicu Ker! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ker moves in looking to clinch but Dorian pushes him off. Dorian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Horrible takedown by Dorian or perhaps it was just good defense by Ker which made him look bad. Dorian looks for a takedown but Ker sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krun Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dorian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dorian shoots in but Ker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dorian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ker is looking to regain half guard here but Dorian keeps moving and retains side control. Ker wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ker can do anything to dispel that myth.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dorian advances nicely into full mount. Ker really wants to buck Dorian off and get back to his feet. Ker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dorian has control of Ker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ker wants to try and get back to his feet. Ker prevents Dorian from taking his back. You get the feeling that Ker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Dorian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. You get the feeling that Ker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ker looks gassed! Ker tries to lock up and control but Dorian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dorian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ker working to try and regain half guard.
Ker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dorian. Ker wants to get back to his feet.
Ker bucks up and throws Dorian to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Dorian looks for a takedown but Ker sprawls well. Dorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Amicu Ker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorian keeps the fight on the outside. Ker wants to clinch up but Dorian keeps it at a distance. Ker tries to clinch there but Dorian circles away.
Ker wants to clinch. Ker misses with an uppercut. Dorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Ker. Ker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dorian goes for a takedown attempt but Ker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ker is looking to clinch but Dorian is avoiding it.
No joy there for Ker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Ker.
 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. Dorian shoots in looking for a takedown. Ker tries to sprawl out of it but Dorian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ker has Dorian up against the cage in a clinch.
Ker pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Dorian avoids the elbow strike from Ker, against the cage.
Ker lands a damaging elbow. Ker misses with an elbow over the top. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ker lands an elbow just above Dorian 's eye. Dorian wants a takedown but no success here.
Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ker misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice elbow from Ker. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ker. Ker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Amicu Ker dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ker clinches up with Dorian and pushes him back against the cage. Ker lands an elbow inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ker. Ker lands a damaging elbow. Ker looking to throw knees to the head but Dorian is blocking nicely.
Ker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dorian dodges an elbow strike from Ker.
Ker lands a nice elbow. Dorian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ker pressing his opponent against the cage. Ker lands a damaging elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ker throws an elbow that misses.
Ker throws an elbow that misses.
Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Krun Dorian has been cut. Ker pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dorian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ker smiles and moves away.
Ker fails in his attempt to clinch. Ker tries to clinch there but Dorian circles away.
No luck for Dorian with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krun Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Dorian takes an elbow to the forehead. Dorian blocks an elbow strike from Ker.
Dorian goes for a takedown attempt but Ker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ker wants to clinch. Ker is looking to clinch but Dorian is avoiding it.
Dorian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ker tries to clinch up. Ker tries to clinch up but Dorian circles away and keeps his distance. Ker is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ker tries to clinch but Dorian is having none of it. Dorian shoots in but Ker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ker. Ker lands a damaging elbow. Dorian blocks an elbow strike. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ker lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker lands a damaging elbow. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker lands a nice elbow. Ker lands a damaging elbow. Nice elbow from Ker.
 Dorian is rocked!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ker lands an elbow inside. Oh Dorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ker lands a nice elbow. Ker lands an elbow inside. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple.
 Krun Dorian's cut is getting worse. Ker lands an elbow inside. Ker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ker lands an elbow just above Dorian 's eye. Nice elbow from Ker. Ker lands a nice elbow. With the fighters up against the cage, Ker throws an elbow but misses. Ker lands a nice elbow. Dorian takes an elbow to the forehead. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Dorian blocks the elbow strike.
Ker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dorian blocks the elbow strike.
Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment. Ker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ker misses with an elbow strike.
Dorian seems to have got his legs back now. Ker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Nice elbow from Ker. Dorian takes an elbow to the forehead. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dorian dodges an elbow strike from Ker.
Ker stops a takedown attempt from Dorian.
Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker lands a damaging elbow. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorian.
Ker lands an elbow just above Dorian 's eye. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Amicu Ker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Krun Dorian's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Ker. Dorian has a takedown stuffed. Dorian closes the distance and clinches up with Ker, looking for a takedown. Dorian pushes Ker against the cage but Ker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Krun Dorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ker stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krun Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ker has managed to clinch.
Ker lands an elbow just above Dorian 's eye. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorian's brow. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 Krun Dorian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Ker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice elbow from Ker. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice elbow from Ker. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ker. Ker lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker lands a nice elbow.
 Jeez, Krun Dorian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ker lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment. Ker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dorian takes an elbow to the forehead. Ker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ker lands a damaging elbow. Dorian blocks an elbow strike. Ker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ker misses with an elbow over the top. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Ker lands a nice elbow.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ker lands an elbow just above Dorian 's eye. Dorian managing to block the knees to the body from Ker.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorian's brow. Ker lands a damaging elbow. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker misses with an elbow strike.
Ker lands a nice elbow. Dorian takes an elbow to the forehead. Amicu Ker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorian's brow. Dorian avoids the elbow strike from Ker, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ker throws an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorian's brow. Dorian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dorian has Ker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. Dorian dodges an elbow strike from Ker.
Ker lands an elbow inside. Ker lands a nice elbow. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dorian blocks an elbow strike. Ker lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dorian looking for a takedown. Ker looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ker lands an elbow inside. Ker lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment. Dorian dodges an elbow strike from Ker.
Dorian blocks an elbow strike. Ker throws an elbow but it misses.
Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ker misses with an elbow over the top. Ker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dorian avoids the elbow strike from Ker, against the cage.
Ker tries to land knees in the clinch but Dorian avoids the damage to the body. Nice elbow from Ker. Ker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dorian dodges an elbow strike from Ker.
Dorian blocks an elbow strike from Ker.
Dorian blocks an elbow strike. Ker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 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. Ker throws an elbow that misses.
Ker pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ker throws an elbow that misses.
Dorian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ker moves in looking to clinch but Dorian pushes him off. Ker fails in his attempt to clinch. Dorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorian shoots in but no luck this time. Ker is looking to clinch. Dorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Ker clinches up with Dorian and pushes him back against the cage. Dorian takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice elbow from Ker. Ker lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off. Ker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Krun Dorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ker lands a damaging elbow. Dorian goes for a takedown attempt but Ker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Amicu Ker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amicu Ker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlson Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Bonny has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlson Dorian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Bonny! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonny feints and as Dorian raises his hands in defense, Bonny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bonny throws a big right hand that misses. Bonny trying to control but Dorian is working from the bottom. Dorian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bonny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bonny preventing the sweep.
Dorian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bonny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bonny wants to pass the guard but Dorian is keeping the position.
Bonny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dorian tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dorian keeping moving, preventing Bonny from controlling successfully.
Dorian is looking for a triangle but Bonny pushes his legs off easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny drops back looking for a leg! Dorian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dorian manages to kick Bonny off! Bonny jumps back into Dorian's guard. Bonny looking to pass the guard. Bonny throws a big right hand that misses. Dorian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonny manages to get himself to full guard.
Dorian slips nicely into half guard. Dorian sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bonny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorian's back!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonny avoiding Dorian 's attempts to control his hands. Dorian is breathing heavily. Dorian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dorian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dorian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonny is working away from the top position though. Bonny trying to control from half guard but Dorian is working away. Bonny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bonny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Bonny is looking to take a break and control but Dorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dorian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dorian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dorian 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.
Dorian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonny's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bonny looking to pass the guard. Bonny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bonny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bonny cracks Dorian with a solid left hand.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bonny looking to pass the guard. Bonny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dorian trying to keep a closed guard but Bonny is proving a slippery customer.
Dorian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bonny gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bonny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dorian prevents it.
Bonny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dorian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlson Dorian will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dorian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonny counters with a shoot takedown. Dorian fights it but they end up in guard. Bonny wants to pass the guard but Dorian is keeping the position. Bonny wants to control from the top but Dorian keeps moving. Dorian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonny's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonny looking for a guillotine here but Dorian defends easily.
Bonny is trying to keep Dorian in close.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bonny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bonny prevents Dorian from getting the reversal. Bonny with the ground and pound from mount. Dorian tries to lock up and control but Bonny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Dorian gets back to half guard. Bonny working Dorian over with strikes. Bonny tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bonny is tying to control. Dorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Dorian wants to improve his position but Bonny is controlling well.
Bonny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bonny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bonny is looking to advance position but Dorian won't allow it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Dorian is pressing down on Bonny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonny landing some decent shots from guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonny works over Dorian with some ground and pound from guard. Bonny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bonny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorian is keeping the position for now.
Bonny stands up and waves to Dorian to follow him. Bonny throws out a loose jab but Dorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dorian!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dorian tries to reverse the position but Bonny maintains control.
Bonny working for a guillotine from mount but Dorian is in no mood to give up. Bonny lands a big shot there that rocks Dorian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonny avoids the attempt from Dorian to control. Dorian can't escape the position.
Bonny scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonny looking for a guillotine from mount but Dorian is having none of it. Dorian is trying desperately to improve position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
William Bonny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Dorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonny.
Bonny misses with a looping right. Dorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonny decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bonny working Dorian over with strikes. Dorian is staying active underneath Bonny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bonny is looking for a kimura here.
Dorian actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny stands up out of the half guard. Dorian has his takedown stuffed
and Bonny counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dorian! Bonny lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bonny in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dorian is trying to escape the mount.
Dorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Dorian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bonny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Dorian tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bonny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bonny scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dorian looks a forlorn figure.
Dorian is looking to get to half guard. Bonny landing strikes from the mount and Dorian is in trouble! William Bonny has got the better of the ground game so far. Bonny landing strikes, looking to finish! A nice elbow there by Bonny.
 Dorian is rocked! Bonny unloading with bombs! Oh Dorian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bonny with shots to the head and body - Dorian looks very uncomfortable down there. A nice elbow there by Bonny. Bonny lands a heavy elbow.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorian is looking to improve his position but Bonny isn't that keen on the idea. Dorian is working hard here to advance position. Bonny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dorian looks a forlorn figure.
Bonny lands a big shot there that rocks Dorian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonny trying to control but Dorian is having none of it. Bonny working Dorian over with strikes here. Bonny lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dorian hang on? Bonny lands with some strikes. Bonny is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dorian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 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. Dorian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bonny raining down shots from the mount! Bonny scoring with strikes but Dorian is staying in there. Dorian can't escape the position.
Bonny controlling from the full mount. Bonny lands with some strikes. Dorian taking shots to the head. Bonny cracks Dorian with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bonny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dorian working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! William Bonny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bonny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Bonny!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ross Lawson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ross Lawson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Lawson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Centurion! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lawson wants to clinch up but Centurion keeps it at a distance. Lawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Centurion gets the takedown into side control. Lawson is trying to control Centurion's posture but Centurion avoids it. Centurion wants to control but Lawson is keeping him busy. Lawson tries to buck Centurion off but Centurion is having none of it. Centurion is trying to ground and pound but Lawson uses the momentary lack of control by Centurion to regain half guard.
Centurion seems to be looking for submissions.
Centurion not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lawson is trying to stand.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Centurion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Centurion passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lawson trying to hold on to Centurion's head to control him but Centurion postures up.
Centurion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Centurion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lawson is refusing to be controlled, as Centurion sits in half guard.
Centurion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawson defends it well. Lawson is pressing down on Centurion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Centurion looking to pass the guard. Centurion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Lawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Centurion 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. Centurion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawson has an active guard here but Centurion has managed to pass into half guard.
Centurion is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Centurion wants to free his trapped foot but Lawson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Centurion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Centurion raining down shots from the mount! Centurion looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Centurion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawson is looking to escape. Centurion avoids the attempt from Lawson to control.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Centurion looking to control but Lawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Centurion connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lawson is squirming around, avoiding Centurion's attempts to control the action. Centurion lands with some strikes. Lawson regains half guard. Centurion is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Centurion dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawson throws a right hand that Centurion ducks under and follows up with a left that Centurion also avoids with ease.
Centurion shoots in and bounces Lawson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Centurion tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard. Centurion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Centurion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard.
Centurion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Centurion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lawson! Lawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Lawson can't escape the position.
Centurion scoring with strikes but Lawson is staying in there.
Centurion is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Centurion extends the arm and Lawson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vicente Centurion! Vicente Centurion is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeter Gator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar comes to the cage accompanied by "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley. Gator has chosen Drop it Like its Hot as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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266 lbs
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237 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Shankar! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skeeter Gator! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gator shoots in for a takedown but Shankar shows good takedown defense. Gator shoots for a takedown but Shankar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Shankar stuffs the takedown attempt from Gator. Gator gets slowly back to his feet. Andre Shankar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeeter Gator. Gator fails to land the takedown. Gator closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shankar circles away. Gator is looking to clinch. Gator is looking to clinch but Shankar is avoiding it.
Shankar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shankar as he avoids it easily. Shankar throws a right hand that Gator ducks under and follows up with a left that Gator also avoids with ease. Skeeter Gator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gator. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gator looks gassed! Shankar wants to control but Gator postures up.
Gator tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gator has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Gator tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Shankar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar pushes Gator off and gets back to his feet. Shankar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shankar!
 Gator is rocked!
Shankar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gator is still in real trouble! Can Shankar finish him?
Shankar stands and steps away. Gator gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankar.
Gator seems to have recovered his senses.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankar is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Gator shoots and misses
and Shankar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gator! Gator is trying to reverse the position but instead Shankar has taken his back - oops! Gator tries to escape the position.
Shankar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gator is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gator looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shankar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Gator wants to escape the position.
Shankar working for a choke but Gator is defending well.
Gator preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shankar.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gator is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Gator rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shankar wants to stand but Gator has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gator looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gator tries to get to full guard but Shankar has control of the leg.
Gator actively working from the bottom here.
 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.
Shankar decides to stand and escape the position. Shankar with a nice cross. Shankar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gator shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shankar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gator tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shankar smiles and moves away.
Shankar digs a good body shot into Gator's ribs. Gator takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shankar lands with a right hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shankar gets the takedown into side control.
Shankar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gator to his feet.
Shankar shoots in and bounces Gator off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Shankar dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gator tries for a takedown but Shankar circles away easily
and Shankar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shankar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gator, up you get! Gator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Some wild striking there from Shankar.
Gator shoots in looking for a takedown. Shankar tries to sprawl out of it but Gator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shankar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gator gets caught flat footed, as Shankar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shankar stands up from guard. Let's bang! Shankar throws a right and a left that both miss. A solid leg kick lands there for Gator.
Shankar misses with a wild combination.
Gator has his takedown stuffed
and Shankar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Andre Shankar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeeter Gator. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gator gets back to full guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Gator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shankar passes into side control.
Gator tries to improve position but can't. Gator tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Gator wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gator defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shankar's arms.
Gator is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gator tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shankar is standing up, even though he is in mount. A punch combination from Shankar misses. Gator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shankar pinned against the cage. Shankar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gator doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shankar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gator's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Shankar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shankar stands up from Gator's guard - Shankar perhaps looking for a knockout.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gator looks to clinch
and Shankar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gator won't be happy with that.
Shankar stands up. Gator with a poor takedown
and Shankar counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shankar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shankar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Andre Shankar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gator looking for a sweep. Not yet Gator, not yet.
Gator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gator is looking for a triangle but Shankar pushes his legs off easily.
Shankar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. A right-left combo lands from Shankar. Gator doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shankar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Shankar controlling the action here. Shankar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gator keeps working. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gator tries to roll over but Shankar keeps him under control. Shankar trying to control the action but Gator is working from the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Shankar dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab by Shankar. Gator with a lazy takedown attempt and Shankar counters with a three punch combo that has Gator backing up. Gator nods at Shankar to acknowledge the strikes. Shankar throws a right and a left that both miss. Shankar misses with a wild body shot. Gator tries for a takedown but Shankar circles away easily and Shankar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Shankar thuds his right hand into Gator's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A left and a right from Shankar both land. Nice combination. Gator darts in trying to clinch
and Shankar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Gator trying to control but Shankar postures up.
Gator is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shankar pulls his head out easily.
Shankar stands up and beckons Gator to join him on the feet. Shankar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gator can do to turn this around? Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gator fails with the takedown and Shankar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Andre Shankar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeeter Gator.
Shankar rushes Gator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shankar has clasped his hands together around Gator's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Gator tries to bench press Shankar off him but Shankar keeps the position.
Shankar stands up and beckons Gator to his feet. Gator misses with a takedown and Shankar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shankar connects with a body shot. Shankar misses with a series of wild punches.
Gator gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Shankar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gator has his takedown stuffed
and Shankar counters by moving into the clinch. Gator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gator tries to pull guard but Shankar won't allow it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankar tightens his grip and picks Gator up, before dumping him to the ground. Gator manages to land in guard.
Gator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shankar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shankar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Shankar wants to get up but he can't break Gator's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Gator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shankar is controlling him. Gator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shankar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gator doesn't succeed with the takedown and Shankar counters with a left and a right that stings Gator. Shankar lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gator gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Shankar counters with a two punch combo. Gator misses with a takedown and Shankar counters with a one-two to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gator closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gator lands in his opponent's guard.
Shankar pushes Gator off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Gator with a lazy takedown attempt and Shankar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A head kick misses from Shankar. Shankar throws a sloppy head kick and Gator moves out of range easily. Gator with a lazy takedown attempt and Shankar counters with a three punch combo that has Gator backing up. Gator nods at Shankar to acknowledge the strikes. Gator shoots and misses and Shankar counters with a two punch combo. Shankar keeps the fight on the outside. Shankar throws a nice looking combination but Gator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gator misses with a takedown attempt
and Shankar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shankar gets to his feet - Gator follows without any prompting. Gator is looking to clinch but Shankar is avoiding it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shankar!
Shankar throws a series of punches but Gator moves out of range. Andre Shankar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gator gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shankar counters with a shoot takedown. Gator fights it but they end up in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gator working for a triangle but Shankar defends it easily.
Shankar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gator fails with the takedown
and Shankar counters with a shoot takedown. Gator fights it but they end up in guard.
Gator throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shankar uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gator is looking to regain half guard here but Shankar keeps moving and retains side control.
Shankar decides to stand back up. Shankar steps back and let's Gator get back to his feet. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Shankar clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shankar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Donk. Shankar catches Gator right on the button with a cross. Gator doesn't succeed with the takedown and Shankar counters with a nice uppercut. Gator has his takedown stuffed and Shankar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shankar misses with a leg kick
and Gator counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shankar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Shankar scores with a nice head shot. Shankar digs a good body shot into Gator's ribs. Shankar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shankar scores with a punch to the head.
Gator scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Shankar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gator has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gator looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Gator is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shankar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Shankar wants to get back to his feet but Gator drags him back down. Shankar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Shankar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gator is working for a guillotine from mount but Shankar frees his head quite easily.
Shankar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gator is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shankar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gator fails to advance to Shankar's back. Shankar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Shankar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Shankar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shankar bucks Gator off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gator closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shankar is defending against the submission attempts here by Gator.
Shankar pushes Gator off and gets back to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Shankar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shankar lunges at Gator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gator's hand. Shankar looks for a takedown but Gator sprawls well. Gator tries to clinch up and Shankar counters with a two punch combo. Gator closes the distance and clinches up with Shankar, looking for a takedown. Gator pushes Shankar against the cage but Shankar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Andre Shankar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeeter Gator. Shankar lands a jab-cross combination.
Shankar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gator's guard.
Gator has his foot on Shankar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shankar works his way back into a safe position though. Gator is trying to keep Shankar in close.
Shankar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shankar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shankar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shankar gets to his feet - Gator follows without any prompting. Gator shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shankar but Shankar pushes him off and we're back to square one. Shankar stalks Gator and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gator's face. Gator staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shankar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andre Shankar is winning the standup battle so far. Gator takes a shot right to the bread basket. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Skeeter Gator will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shankar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gator gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Shankar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shankar throws a right and a left that both miss. Shankar misses with a two punch combination.
Shankar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gator moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gator with a poor takedown and Shankar counters with a right hand to the body. A swing and a miss from Shankar. Gator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Gator dodges the punch combination from Shankar.
Nice uppercut lands for Shankar. That snapped Gator's head back.
Shankar misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gator with a poor takedown and Shankar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gator is lucky that one didn't land flush. Andre Shankar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeeter Gator. Gator misses with a takedown attempt - Shankar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gator fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shankar throws a leg kick which misses Gator's front leg but catches the back leg as Gator tries to avoid it. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Nice straight punches there by Shankar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shankar.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Shankar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gator misses with a takedown
and Shankar counters by clinching up.
Shankar has Gator pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shankar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gator tumbling to the mat - Shankar dives into Gator's guard. Gator has a closed guard, preventing Shankar from standing up. Gator 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. Gator can't keep his opponent in guard - Shankar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gator is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shankar pulls his head out easily. Gator wants to improve his position but Shankar is controlling well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gator actively working from the bottom here.
Shankar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Shankar throws a leg kick but Gator moved away. Gator shoots in for a takedown but Shankar shows good takedown defense. Gator doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shankar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gator won't be happy with that.
Shankar stands up and beckons Gator to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gator misses with a takedown
and Shankar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gator won't be happy with that.
Shankar decides to take the fight back to the feet. A head kick misses from Shankar.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gator wants to get back to full guard.
Shankar escapes and gets back to his feet. Gator tries for a takedown but Shankar circles away easily and Shankar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shankar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Shankar slows the pace down in half guard.
Gator actively working from the bottom here. Shankar trying to mount his opponent but Gator defends it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gator wants to improve his position but Shankar is controlling well.
Gator looking for subs from the bottom but Shankar mounts him!
Shankar is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Shankar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gator with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shankar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankar gets to his feet. Gator looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gator has his takedown stuffed and Shankar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gator tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shankar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Gator manages to get to full guard.
Skeeter Gator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gator is striking but Shankar is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Andre Shankar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Shankar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:45 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:44 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Shankar! Andre Shankar retains his heavyweight title!
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