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GAMMA#330 Mangold v Djurdjevic PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Magney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Neil Magney enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Black! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Magney! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magney, pushing him back against the cage.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Magney takes a kick to the side of the head.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Magney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Magney tries to land a sweep but no joy. Magney looking to control but Black passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magney wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Magney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots. Magney misses with some strikes from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Magney wants to get back to his feet.
Black is pressing down on Magney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magney is holding on for now. Magney is looking to improve his position.
Black content to control rather than advance. Magney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magney scores with a few weak punches. Black controlling the action here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vinnie Black. Magney is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Magney throws a sloppy head kick
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Black taking a breather. Magney tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black jumps guard and drags Magney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Black is pulling down on Magney's head to control his posture. Magney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard. Black is pulling down on Magney's head. It's preventing any offense from Magney, at least for the moment.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Magney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black pushes Magney off and scrambles back to his feet.
Magney throws a head kick that misses and Black counters with an inside leg kick. A head kick by Magney misses and Black counters with a two punch combo. Magney throws a lazy head kick and Black counters with a nice kick to the body. Magney looks winded! Magney misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A head kick by Magney misses and Black counters with a nice body kick.
Neil Magney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black scores with a takedown into Magney's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Black pushing down on Magney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Black not doing much here.
Black decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Black. Magney shrugs it off though. A punch combination from Magney misses. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Black 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.
Magney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Magney does no damage. Magney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Magney is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well. Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Magney pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black stops Magney from getting back to his feet.
Vinnie Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Black is figuring out what he wants to do next. Magney is breathing heavily. Ground and pound from Black. Black passes to side control.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Black decides to stand back up.
Black drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magney is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Magney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye. A head kick by Magney misses and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black escapes and gets back to his feet. Magney throws a sloppy head kick
and Black moves into the clinch. Magney has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magney's guard. Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Magney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him. Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Magney wants to stand up but Black is controlling him. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Black slips nicely into half guard. Magney scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Black manages to mount him!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Black content just to control the position here. Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Magney is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Black with a couple of short strikes.
 Magney is rocked!
Black looking to secure an arm triangle but Magney defends it well. Magney is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him? Magney tries to buck Black off but Black takes his back!
Black sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Magney taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinnie Black! After winning the bout, Vinnie Black thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Pikachoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Aldrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aldrin's choice of entrance music: Next Episode - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog e Nate Dogg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Pikachoo! 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, Robert Aldrin! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aldrin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pikachoo shoots in but no luck this time. The fighters circle momentarily. Aldrin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Aldrin throws a nice looking combination but Pikachoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Aldrin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pikachoo is out of range. Aldrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pikachoo is looking to clinch but Aldrin is avoiding it.
Aldrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldrin connects with the punch. Pikachoo avoids the head kick by Aldrin.
Pikachoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pikachoo misses with a double jab.
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! Nice sprawl there from Aldrin as Pikachoo shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pikachoo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aldrin throws out a leg kick but Pikachoo moves out of range and Aldrin only half commits.
Pikachoo instigates a clinch. Pikachoo looking for a takedown.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Aldrin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pikachoo. Aldrin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldrin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Pikachoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldrin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Pikachoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldrin won't allow it.
Pikachoo goes for a takedown attempt but Aldrin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robert Aldrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aldrin throws a combination that misses and Pikachoo counters with a low kick, right behind Aldrin 's knee. Robert Aldrin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pikachoo feints and as Aldrin raises his hands in defense, Pikachoo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Pikachoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aldrin dives on top into guard. Pikachoo seems keen to control Aldrin's posture. Pikachoo has a closed guard, preventing Aldrin from standing up.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Pikachoo. Aldrin throws a series of punches but Pikachoo moves out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aldrin.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pikachoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pikachoo misses with a takedown attempt - Aldrin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aldrin drops Pikachoo with a beautiful combination! Pikachoo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aldrin is looking for the KO!
 Pikachoo is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Aldrin misses. Oh Pikachoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldrin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pikachoo sprawling to the canvas! Pikachoo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aldrin finish him?!
Pikachoo tries to land a leg kick but Aldrin saw it coming and moves away.
Aldrin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pikachoo is out of range and Aldrin settles back down. Pikachoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldrin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pikachoo somewhat. Pikachoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Pikachoo seems to have got his legs back now.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Aldrin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pikachoo. Pikachoo throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Aldrin leaves Pikachoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Pikachoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Aldrin wants to slow Pikachoo down by chopping away at his legs.
Aldrin lands a left and a right that send Pikachoo crashing to the mat, dazed. Aldrin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! An inside leg kick from Aldrin misses. Aldrin connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Pikachoo covering up! Aldrin comes in with a big uppercut and Pikachoo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Aldrin! Our winner, Robert Aldrin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lucas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lucas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lucas walks into a jab. Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Lucas throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease. Lucas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz tests Lucas's chin there with a solid looking shot. Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz feints a jab promting Lucas to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lucas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Diaz moves away from the strike by Lucas. Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A cross from Diaz lands. Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucas doesn't seem bothered though. Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucas paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lucas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucas scrambles back to his feet. A combination from Lucas does no damage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A big left from Lucas misses. Lucas needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there. Lucas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz cracks Lucas with a right hand to the side of the head. Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lucas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�. Lucas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz scores with a one two! Lucas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Diaz scores with a one two! Lucas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Lucas walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz. Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lucas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range. Lucas misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lucas backs up against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diaz scores with a hook. Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here. The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Diaz lands with a straight right. Lucas didn't see that one coming. Lucas throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range. Diaz scores with a jab. Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Diaz connects with a body shot. Lucas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lucas walks into a straight right hand from Diaz. Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Diaz digs a good hook to Lucas's body.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice jab. Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Diaz tries to bum rush Lucas with a series of wild strikes but Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Diaz tries to clinch but Lucas moves away and Lucas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucas looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Lucas drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lucas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lucas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Lucas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Diaz! Nick Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Valentine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Taylor ! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Valentine throws a hook to the side of Taylor 's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Valentine misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Valentine keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Valentine wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it. Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely. Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Taylor wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy. Valentine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valentine tries to get out of the position. Valentine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Valentine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground. Valentine dodges the ground and pound from Taylor . Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down. Taylor grinds an elbow into Valentine's temple. Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valentine! Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully. Taylor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taylor tries to control but Valentine wriggling away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taylor with shots to the head and body - Valentine looks very uncomfortable down there. Valentine is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Taylor raining down hammerfists from mount.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time. Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Taylor landing strikes from the mount. Taylor punishing his opponent with strikes. Taylor trying to control but Valentine is having none of it. Taylor looking to finish Valentine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valentine! Valentine is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Taylor lands a couple of good shots and Valentine has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Valentine covers up after that shot from Taylor .
 Valentine is rocked! Taylor lands a shot to the head. Oh Valentine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Taylor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Valentine. Oooh a big shot gets through from Taylor . Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Valentine is trying to stand back up. Valentine seems to have got his legs back now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Taylor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Valentine!
Valentine tries to escape the position.
Taylor scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Valentine is looking for a way out. Valentine is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Valentine is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Taylor .
Valentine grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taylor is working the ground and pound. Can Valentine escape? Valentine looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Taylor gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Taylor is loading up with his shots from the back and Valentine is in big trouble! Valentine taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Taylor ! David Taylor made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Madnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madnick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mad Man. Scissors has chosen Paper Cut - Linkin Park as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Madnick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scissors gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A combination from Madnick does no damage. Scissors cracks Madnick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Madnick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Madnick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Madnick lands a head shot. That kick from Madnick tenderised Scissors's leg. Scissors is trying to keep his angry face on. Scissors avoids the head kick by Madnick.
Madnick digs a good hook to Scissors's body.
Madnick cracks Scissors with a good jab. Marcel Madnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some bone on bone action there as Scissors checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Scissors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madnick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Madnick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scissors. Madnick misses with a hook. Scissors staying out of range there. Scissors tries to clinch there but Madnick circles away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Scissors slips a straight right by Madnick.
Scissors shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scissors showed some decent athleticism there. Madnick desperately trying to maintain half guard. Scissors prevents Madnick from standing back up.
Madnick is refusing to be controlled, as Scissors sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scissors tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madnick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Madnick trying to control from the bottom.
 Marcel Madnick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Scissors lands a nice looking body shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid body kick from Madnick. Madnick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Madnick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Madnick swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Scissors walks into a straight right hand from Madnick. An inside leg kick lands from Madnick. Madnick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Madnick duly obliges. Marcel Madnick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Scissors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madnick moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Madnick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Scissors avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madnick paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick misses from Scissors. Scissors scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Madnick.
Scissors throws a body punch but Madnick moves out of range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Madnick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madnick works Scissors's body with a nice hook. Madnick misses with a combination
and Scissors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Madnick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Scissors throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Madnick throws an overhand right that lands on Scissors's shoulder, as Scissors tries to avoid the shot.
Scissors moves into the clinch. Madnick lands with a light punch inside.
Scissors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Madnick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scissors. Madnick misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Madnick. Scissors lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Madnick misses with a low kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Scissors blocks the low kick. Madnick throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Madnick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Madnick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Madnick looks to throw the jab but Scissors is out of range. Madnick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madnick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Madnick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madnick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Madnick misses. Scissors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Madnick slips a jab from Scissors. Madnick throws a front kick aimed at Scissors's knee but Scissors avoids it well. Scissors misses with an uppercut
and Madnick counters with a thumping low kick. Madnick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scissors. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Madnick dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Madnick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scissors. Scissors's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Madnick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scissors scrambles back to his feet. Marcel Madnick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Scissors on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madnick. Madnick obviously looking to wear him down.
Madnick misses with a wild body shot. Scissors keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcel Madnick is winning the standup battle so far. Scissors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Scissors's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Scissors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madnick.
Madnick throws a series of punches but Scissors avoids them all with ease. Madnick misses with a few strikes there.
Madnick blocks a head kick by Scissors.
Madnick throws a leg kick but Scissors moved away. Scissors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madnick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scissors somewhat. Madnick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Madnick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scissors is looking to clinch but Madnick is avoiding it.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnick tries to keep at a distance but Scissors has taken the fight into the clinch. Madnick lands with a short shot to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Madnick lands with a left to the head. Scissors jumps guard but Madnick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Madnick misses with a body punch.
Scissors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madnick lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Madnick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Madnick scores with a shot to the side of Scissors's head. A nice left hand lands by Scissors.
Scissors taking a breather. Scissors misses with a knee to the head. Madnick struggles to land a body shot inside as Scissors controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scissors throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissors wants to stall.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Scissors tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madnick avoids it. Madnick lands a left hand.
Madnick misses with a short punch on the inside. Madnick managing to block the knees to the body from Scissors.
Scissors using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Madnick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scissors is trying to pull guard but Madnick has him pressed against the cage. Marcel Madnick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors. Scissors tries to circle away but Madnick has him pinned against the cage. Scissors prevents a body shot from Madnick. A head punch on the inside from Madnick fails to land. Madnick lands with a light punch inside. A frustrated look appears on Scissors's face as he tries to break the clinch. Scissors tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scissors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hand to the body from Scissors.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Madnick lands a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Madnick.
Madnick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scissorss head. Marcel Madnick has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right handed body shot lands from Madnick.
Scissors is breathing heavily. Scissors throws an elbow that misses.
Scissors stalling in the clinch but Madnick improves position. Madnick is struggling to control the position. Madnick lands a shoulder strike. Scissors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Scissors is rocked! Scissors misses with a punch to the body.
Scissors is still on wobbly legs! Can Madnick finish him? Madnick struggles to land a body shot inside as Scissors controls his hands.
Scissors seems to have recovered his senses. Scissors is looking to control Madnick's arms but Madnick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scissors has his back to the cage. Scissors throws an elbow that misses.
Madnick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissors backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scissors fails to pull guard.
Madnick swings wildly with an uppercut but Scissors uses good head movement to avoid it. Madnick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissors's elbow.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Madnick.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Scissors looks to throw an elbow but misses. A short left from Madnick. A short left from Madnick. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Madnick lands with a short head shot on the inside. Scissors wants to get back to striking at distance but Madnick won't allow it.
Madnick digs a right hand into Scissors's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scissors's gas tank. Madnick lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Madnick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Madnick lands a body shot. Scissors jumps guard but Madnick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Madnick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Scissors wants to break free but Madnick has control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Madnick dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Scissors takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madnick misses with an uppercut. Scissors saw that one coming. The fight stays on the outside here - Scissors looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab by Madnick. Madnick loads up on a big right hand but Scissors slips the punch. Scissors fails with the takedown. A solid leg kick lands there for Madnick.
Nice cross by Madnick. Madnick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissors. Madnick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madnick tries to bum rush Scissors with a series of wild strikes but Scissors uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Scissors fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Madnick avoids it really well and circles away. Madnick throws a good cross that connects.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Madnick throws a sloppy head kick and Scissors moves out of range easily. Scissors takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Madnick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Madnick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scissors tries to clinch up. A big left from Madnick misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Scissors. Marcel Madnick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors. Scissors lands with a cross. Madnick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scissors's sensitive parts. A punch combination from Madnick misses. Madnick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scissors counters with a nice body kick. Madnick misses with an uppercut. Scissors saw that one coming. Scissors moves out of range of the strikes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Madnick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scissors tries a head kick but it misses.
Scissors closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madnick circles away. Scissors defending well as Madnick loads up on a big left hand. Madnick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Madnick misses with a looping left. Madnick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Scissors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Scissors tries to clinch but Madnick is having none of it. Scissors uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madnick. Madnick misses with a two punch combination.
Madnick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Scissors on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Scissors changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madnick tries to avoid it but Scissors manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madnick to the ground. Madnick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Madnick throws an overhand right that lands on Scissors's shoulder, as Scissors tries to avoid the shot. Scissors tries to clinch there but Madnick circles away.
Madnick scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madnick throws out the jab. Scissors stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madnick. Kyle Scissors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scissors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Madnick connects with a nice looking jab.
Madnick looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissors is just out of range. Madnick swinging wildly here.
Madnick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Scissors pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Madnick back to the cage. Scissors follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Madnick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scissors misses with the combination.
Scissors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Scissors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Madnick misses with a head kick.
Madnick throws a nice looking combination but Scissors bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Scissors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scissors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Marcel Madnick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice jab there from Madnick. A nice leg kick lands there from Madnick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Madnick connects with a jab. Scissors tries to clinch but Madnick is having none of it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Scissors tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Scissors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Madnick throws a shot from downtown. Scissors moves away and avoids it. Madnick thumps Scissors with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcel Madnick showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Madnick, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Madnick! An out of breath Marcel Madnick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinando Ferrari (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferrari cracks NaLeans with a good jab. NaLeans tries to clinch but Ferrari moves away and Ferrari counters with a straight punch to the midsection. NaLeans fails in his attempt to clinch. Ferrari throws a quick inside leg kick. Ferrari misses with a looping right. Ferrari throws a right hand that misses
and NaLeans moves into the clinch. NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks with his arms.
NaLeans takes a shot to the head. Ferrari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferrari gets control of NaLeans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferrari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. NaLeans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. NaLeans throwing strikes from guard but Ferrari blocks nicely. NaLeans wants to stand but Ferrari has a closed guard, so he can't escape. NaLeans throwing strikes but missing. NaLeans preventing the sweep.
 That's one minute gone in the round. NaLeans tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard.
Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. NaLeans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. NaLeans throwing strikes from guard but Ferrari blocks nicely. NaLeans postures up.
NaLeans looking to pass the guard. NaLeans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ferrari keeping moving, preventing NaLeans from controlling successfully. Ferrari trying to control the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. NaLeans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ferrari keeping full guard, as NaLeans tries to pass. NaLeans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrari works some decent striking defense from the bottom. NaLeans wants to get up but he can't break Ferrari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Ferrari trying to control the position here. NaLeans stopping the sweep attempt from Ferrari. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. NaLeans wants to control from the top but Ferrari keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Neil NaLeans wasn't doing enough on the ground. NaLeans moves out of range as Ferrari strikes. Ferrari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferrari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ferrari avoids a wild elbow strike from NaLeans. Ferrari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ferrari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NaLeans successfully pulls guard.
NaLeans controls Ferrari momentarily but Ferrari frees himself. Ferrari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NaLeans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferrari defends it easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferrari lands a couple of digs. Ferrari chips away with some ground and pound. Ferrari trying to control but NaLeans is working from the bottom. Ferrari throwing strikes but missing. Ferrari trying to control but NaLeans is working from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferrari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. NaLeans keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
NaLeans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ferrari connects with an inside leg kick. Ferrari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. NaLeans lands a nice looking body shot.
NaLeans shoots in but Ferrari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferrari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. NaLeans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferrari is in NaLeans's guard. Ferrari landing with the ground and pound. NaLeans keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. NaLeans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. NaLeans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ferrari scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but NaLeans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ferrari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. NaLeans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
NaLeans has his feet on Ferrari's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A slow jab from Ferrari misses its intended target.
NaLeans instigates a clinch. NaLeans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferrari blocks it with crossed arms.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. NaLeans misses with a hook from the clinch. Ferrari jumps guard but NaLeans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari drops down looking for an ankle pick but NaLeans pulls his leg out and moves away.
NaLeans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NaLeans takes a shot right to the bread basket. NaLeans fails with the takedown and Ferrari counters with a low kick, right behind NaLeans 's knee. Ferrari looks to score with a jab to the body but NaLeans is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. NaLeans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferrari. NaLeans shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferrari sprawls well. He's pushed NaLeans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil NaLeans. That's going to take a lot out of him. NaLeans looks to land a combination but Ferrari avoids it well. NaLeans fails in his attempt to clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ferrari throws a hook but NaLeans blocks it. NaLeans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. NaLeans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. NaLeans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ferrari throws a lazy right hand but NaLeans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. NaLeans has a takedown stuffed. Ferrari lands a jab to the nose. Ferrari jabs NaLeans to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ferrari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NaLeans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferrari moves into the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferrari presses NaLeans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
NaLeans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrari missing with a left hand there. NaLeans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ferrari throws a hook to the side of NaLeans's head but NaLeans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. NaLeans shoots and misses and Ferrari counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ferrari throws a big shot that misses. NaLeans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferrari misses with a left hand
and NaLeans counters with a takedown into side control.
NaLeans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferrari has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for NaLeans but great work by Ferrari. NaLeans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ferdinando Ferrari has got the better of the ground game so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferrari scoring with punches and elbows. Ferrari 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. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
NaLeans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. NaLeans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. NaLeans is looking to clinch. NaLeans tries to bum rush Ferrari with a series of wild strikes but Ferrari uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ferrari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? NaLeans is fending him off so far but Ferrari persists. Nope, NaLeans circles away and we're back to standing. NaLeans throws a head kick that misses. Ferrari shoots for a takedown but NaLeans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferrari darts in and clinches NaLeans up against the cage. NaLeans misses with an elbow over the top. Ferrari misses with a hook to the ribs.
NaLeans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
NaLeans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. NaLeans trying to control the position but instead, Ferrari has worked for underhooks and has pushed NaLeans into the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Ferrari.
Ferrari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. NaLeans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferrari blocks it with crossed arms. Ferrari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from NaLeans. Ferrari lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ferrari prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrari lands a hook to the side of the head. NaLeans misses with the head strike.
Ferrari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for NaLeans. Ferrari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but NaLeans is defending well. Neil NaLeans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari. Ferrari is leaning against NaLeans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferrari has a couple of punches blocked by NaLeans.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari breaks the clinch.
Ferrari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferrari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NaLeans, pushing him back against the cage. Ferrari drops down looking for an ankle pick but NaLeans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferrari looks to land a right hand but NaLeans moved out of range. NaLeans throws a combination. Ferrari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferrari moves into the clinch. NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
Ferrari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ferdinando Ferrari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch on the inside from Ferrari fails to land. NaLeans blocking some punches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrari lands with a short shot to the head. NaLeans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrari.
Ferrari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrari forces NaLeans back against the cage and clinches. Nice body punch from Ferrari. Ferrari misses with a hook from the clinch. Ferrari stalling in the clinch but NaLeans improves position. Neil NaLeans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ferdinando Ferrari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ferrari can't get the takedown.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks it.
NaLeans blocks a body shot from Ferrari.
NaLeans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NaLeans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ferrari to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Ferrari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ferrari looking to hit a scissor sweep but NaLeans is one step ahead there. NaLeans wants to stand and escape but instead Ferrari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferrari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Ferdinando Ferrari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ferrari 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 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Ferrari! An out of breath Ferdinando Ferrari thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ellenberger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soldier. Adolf Ellenberger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ultimate Warrior's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Ellenberger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ellenberger lands a slapping body shot.
Ellenberger connects with a solid leg kick. Ellenberger lands a head kick!
Ellenberger throws a good cross that connects.
Warrior defending well as Ellenberger loads up on a big left hand. Warrior blocks a leg kick. Ellenberger lands a glancing blow to the side of Warrior's head. No joy there for Ellenberger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellenberger throws a right hand that Warrior ducks under and follows up with a left that Warrior also avoids with ease.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ellenberger is looking to score with low kicks. Ellenberger throws out a leg kick but Warrior moves out of range and Ellenberger only half commits. Warrior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ellenberger. Ellenberger obviously looking to wear him down.
Ellenberger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ellenberger throws a nice head kick!
Ellenberger looks to land a body kick but Warrior moved away. Ellenberger throws a wild body kick that Warrior sees coming a mile off. Warrior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ellenberger. Ellenberger throws a body kick that misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ellenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellenberger is looking to land body kicks. Warrior tries to move into range but Ellenberger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ellenberger throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily. Ellenberger throws a shot to the body.
Ellenberger lands a right hook to the body.
Warrior takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Adolf Ellenberger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ellenberger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Warrior is rocked!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ellenberger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Ellenberger. That snapped Warrior's head back.
Ellenberger misses with a two punch combination.
Ellenberger misses with a head kick.
Ellenberger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. An inside leg kick from Ellenberger misses. That kick from Ellenberger tenderised Warrior's leg. Warrior is trying to keep his angry face on. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ellenberger, right into the meat.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ellenberger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warrior. That did some damage! Ellenberger misses with a hook. Warrior ducked under it nicely. Warrior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Warrior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Warrior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ellenberger lands a leg kick that knocks Warrior off balance momentarily. Ellenberger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellenberger finish him? The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ellenberger seems to be stalking Warrior here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Warrior drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adolf Ellenberger! Adolf Ellenberger gave a mention to Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton The Jew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarry has chosen Welcome to the Machine as his entrance music. Anton The Jew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton The Jew! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo McGarry! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarry rushes The Jew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The Jew is trying to force a seperation but McGarry has the dominant position. McGarry looking for a takedown. McGarry misses with some punches.
McGarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Jew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGarry manages to break the clinch.
The Jew throws a head kick that misses
and McGarry counters by moving into the clinch. The Jew tries to work over McGarry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The Jew misses with the head strike.
The Jew breaks the clinch.
The Jew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Jew closes the distance and clinches. McGarry is working for takedown but The Jew is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Jew breaks the clinch.
McGarry has managed to clinch.
McGarry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Jew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The Jew throws a head kick but McGarry moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position. The Jew prevents McGarry from breaking the clinch. McGarry wants a takedown.
Anton The Jew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo McGarry.
McGarry has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Jew is trying to keep an underhook but McGarry manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Jew defends it well.
McGarry seems to be looking for submissions.
McGarry is working for a kimura here but The Jew manages to reverse the position and he's now in McGarry's guard.
McGarry looking for a guillotine here but The Jew defends easily.
McGarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Jew escapes and throws McGarry's legs to the side, diving into side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGarry misses with an elbow from the bottom. McGarry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Jew pulls his head out easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. The Jew prevents McGarry from improving his position. McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry looking for submissions off his back. McGarry is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The Jew controlling the pace for now. The Jew blocks McGarry's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. McGarry throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Jew. What's that going to do exactly? McGarry gets back to half guard. McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Jew pulls his head out easily. The Jew wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarry keeps working. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McGarry wants to get back to full guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo McGarry dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Jew misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarry moves into the clinch. McGarry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Jew's efforts to push away. The Jew is trying to break the clinch but McGarry has him pressed against the cage.
The Jew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo McGarry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The Jew connects with a leg kick. McGarry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. McGarry staying out of range there. McGarry avoids the head kick by The Jew.
The Jew tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGarry has managed to clinch.
McGarry has The Jew pressed against the cage, preventing The Jew from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A frustrated look appears on The Jew's face as he tries to break the clinch. McGarry lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Anton The Jew has been cut. McGarry goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Jew prevents it.
The Jew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McGarry avoiding damage as The Jew throws knees to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The Jew takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGarry pulls guard.
McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarry looking for subs off his back but The Jew has passed one foot through into half guard.
McGarry looking for submissions off his back. The Jew blocks the strikes from McGarry.
The Jew is looking to take a break and control but McGarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Leo McGarry has got the better of the ground game so far.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. McGarry trying to get back to full guard but The Jew takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! McGarry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. McGarry is looking to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGarry throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Jew. What's that going to do exactly? The Jew blocks McGarry's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. McGarry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGarry throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Jew. What's that going to do exactly? McGarry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. McGarry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGarry actively working from the bottom here. The Jew is controlling the pace.
McGarry tries to roll over but The Jew keeps him under control. The Jew wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarry keeps working.
McGarry actively working from the bottom here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Jew pulls his head out easily. The Jew wants to get back to his feet.
McGarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Jew pulls his head out easily. McGarry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGarry is staying active underneath The Jew, who seems content to just control the action from this position. It looks like The Jew is going to stand back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leo McGarry will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Anton The Jew's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGarry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Jew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGarry. The Jew misses with an uppercut
and McGarry counters with a series of strikes. The Jew will be more careful next time no doubt. The fighters circle momentarily. The Jew darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The Jew moves into range and connects with a jab. The Jew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Jew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarry was well out of range. Poor timing from The Jew. The Jew jabbing away but nothing is landing. The Jew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Jew lands a big head kick that sends McGarry tumbling to the mat! The Jew takes a step backwards and waves McGarry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 McGarry is rocked!
 It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGarry is still on wobbly legs! Can The Jew finish him?
McGarry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Jew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McGarry cracks The Jew with a solid left hand. McGarry seems to have recovered his senses. McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McGarry stands up over The Jew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Jew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGarry is controlling him. McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. McGarry throwing strikes but missing. McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. McGarry scoring with some ground and pound. The Jew wants to get back to his feet but McGarry is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McGarry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGarry is working The Jew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. McGarry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The Jew trying to control the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. McGarry landing with the ground and pound. McGarry throwing strikes from guard but The Jew blocks nicely. Anton The Jew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McGarry with a nice head shot there. McGarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McGarry connects with a couple of short punches. McGarry throws a strike but The Jew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGarry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Jew has passed into half guard!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. McGarry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Jew is aware though and is defending well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Jew has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McGarry to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! The Jew is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McGarry pulls down on the head and he's put The Jew to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leo McGarry! Leo McGarry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitt has chosen Pitt Don't Play Dat as his entrance music. Rick James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirk Pitt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Pitt! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! An inside leg kick from James misses. James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Dirk Pitt has been cut. Pitt thows a body shot but no joy. James wants to slow Pitt down by chopping away at his legs. James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Pitt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitt misses with a series of wild punches.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitt.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Pitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Pitt takes one on the button. Pitt pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Pitt settles back down. Pitt tries a head kick but it misses.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. James tries to clinch up but Pitt circles away and keeps his distance. Pitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. James slips a straight right by Pitt. James throws a leg kick but Pitt moved away. Pitt misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride. No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. James checks a low kick from Pitt. Pitt tried to score with a low kick but James checks it. James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitt can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pitt misses with a double jab
and James counters with a series of strikes. Pitt will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Pitt is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! James throws a powerful right kick. Pitt tried to block low but the kick was high! Pitt was taken right off of his feet! James jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick James! Rick James bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Prez "Be Healthy". Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and checks it nicely. Djurdjevic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mangold connects with a body shot that sends Djurdjevic's belly button to the back. Djurdjevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold. Mangold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mangold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mangold. Djurdjevic throws a right hand that Mangold ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangold also avoids with ease. Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Djurdjevic thows a left - swing and a miss! Djurdjevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold. Djurdjevic throws a series of punches but Mangold moves out of range. Mangold throws a body punch but Djurdjevic moves out of range. Djurdjevic fails in his attempt to clinch. A swing and a miss from Mangold.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mangold lands a nice looking body kick. Djurdjevic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangold!
Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Mangold. Adis Djurdjevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Djurdjevic lands with a nice body kick. Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Djurdjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Djurdjevic throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side. Mangold misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Djurdjevic is predictable there and Mangold counters with a solid body kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Mangold. Good work by Mangold as he checks the leg kick. Djurdjevic tries to clinch up but Mangold circles away and keeps his distance. Mangold moves forwards but Djurdjevic connects with a nice, crisp jab. An inside leg kick from Djurdjevic misses. Djurdjevic scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Djurdjevic's defenses. Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Djurdjevic both land. Nice combination. Djurdjevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mangold moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mangold blocks a leg kick. Adis Djurdjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mangold throws a hook but Djurdjevic avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from Mangold. Mangold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Djurdjevic circles away quickly and effectively. Djurdjevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mangold is looking to slow Djurdjevic down with leg kicks. Djurdjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. That kick from Mangold tenderised Djurdjevic's leg. Djurdjevic is trying to keep his angry face on. Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Djurdjevic as he checks the leg kick. A shot to the liver by Mangold. Beautiful body shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a body shot.
Mangold looks to land a body kick but Djurdjevic moved away. Djurdjevic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangold. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mangold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Djurdjevic connects with a crisp jab. Djurdjevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Djurdjevic avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mangold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Djurdjevic. A good leg kick by Djurdjevic. 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 Danny Mangold will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Djurdjevic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Djurdjevic dodges the punch combination from Mangold.
Nice cross by Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic misses the shot to the body. Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Mangold moves out of range.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mangold defending well as Djurdjevic loads up on a big left hand. Mangold on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick. Djurdjevic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it. Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Djurdjevic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Djurdjevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it. Djurdjevic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses. Mangold misses with a body kick. Djurdjevic lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mangold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Djurdjevic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A combination from Djurdjevic does no damage. Djurdjevic works the jab nicely. Djurdjevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold checks a leg kick. Mangold scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Djurdjevic thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it and Mangold counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mangold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic blocks a head kick by Mangold.
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Djurdjevic's knee but Djurdjevic avoids it well. Djurdjevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Djurdjevic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. That kick from Djurdjevic tenderised Mangold's leg. Mangold is trying to keep his angry face on. Mangold misses with a leg kick
and Djurdjevic counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Djurdjevic is working Mangold over against the cage. Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
Mangold is trying to break the clinch but Djurdjevic has him pressed against the cage. Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Djurdjevic controls the action.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangold. Djurdjevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it. Djurdjevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow. Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
A short right from Djurdjevic on the inside. Mangold is working Djurdjevic over against the cage. Mangold lands with a light punch inside. Djurdjevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut. Mangold tries a body shot but Djurdjevic blocks it.
Djurdjevic prevents Mangold from breaking the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mangold throws a head punch that misses. Mangold blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic. Mangold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Djurdjevic tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mangold throws a head punch that misses. Mangold misses with the head strike.
Mangold is trying to stall.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mangold blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic. Mangold tries to work over Djurdjevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mangold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Djurdjevic backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Djurdjevic. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Mangold tries to land a front kick but Djurdjevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Djurdjevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Djurdjevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Djurdjevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangold lands a front kick. Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djurdjevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters circling a little - Djurdjevic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Djurdjevic. Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Djurdjevic.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mangold stalks Djurdjevic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Djurdjevic's face. Djurdjevic staggers backwards, shaken. Mangold moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes. Djurdjevic throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily. Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic lands a jab. Djurdjevic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses. Djurdjevic misses with a body shot.
Djurdjevic misses with a jab to the body
and Mangold counters with a nice kick to the body. Mangold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mangold walks into a straight right hand from Djurdjevic.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mangold misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold. Mangold misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Mangold throws a body kick.
Djurdjevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold. Mangold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mangold tries to land a front kick but Djurdjevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mangold throws a wild body kick that Djurdjevic sees coming a mile off. Djurdjevic misses with a low kick. Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Djurdjevic. This has been an exciting period of action! Mangold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Djurdjevic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet. Mangold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Djurdjevic is out of range and Mangold settles back down. A swing and a miss from Mangold. Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Mangold moves out of range.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Mangold strikes. Djurdjevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand. Djurdjevic throws a body kick that misses and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good work by Mangold as he checks the leg kick. A left and a right from Djurdjevic both land. Nice combination. Djurdjevic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Djurdjevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Djurdjevic misses with a leg kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Djurdjevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mangold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Djurdjevic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Djurdjevic avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Djurdjevic tries to bum rush Mangold with a series of wild strikes but Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Djurdjevic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Djurdjevic throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Djurdjevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Mangold.
Mangold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Adis Djurdjevic just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Mangold does no damage. Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and moves out of range. Djurdjevic swinging wildly here.
Mangold swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mangold checks a leg kick. Djurdjevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Djurdjevic counters with a nice uppercut. Mangold checks a leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mangold connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Djurdjevic.
Mangold dives in and scores a takedown into Djurdjevic's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mangold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mangold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mangold trying to control the position from guard on top but Djurdjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mangold scoring with punches to the head and body. Mangold connects with a couple of short punches. Mangold scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mangold throwing strikes from guard but Djurdjevic blocks nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mangold distracts Djurdjevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mangold trying to control but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom. Djurdjevic being controlled here, momentarily. Djurdjevic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mangold content to stall in guard here. Djurdjevic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Djurdjevic looking to control.
Mangold wants to pass the guard but Djurdjevic is keeping the position. Mangold postures up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Djurdjevic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Djurdjevic takes one to the side of the head.
Mangold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold cracks Djurdjevic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mangold misses with a double jab.
Djurdjevic wants to clinch up but Mangold keeps it at a distance. Djurdjevic drops his hands momentarily and Mangold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Djurdjevic throws a half hearted mid kick. Mangold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Djurdjevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with an inside leg kick. Djurdjevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses and Djurdjevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Djurdjevic throws a right hand that misses
so Mangold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Djurdjevic controls Mangold momentarily but Mangold frees himself. Djurdjevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mangold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Djurdjevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mangold. Djurdjevic trying to control the position.
Djurdjevic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mangold! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Mangold had his way with Adis Djurdjevic in that round. The cut man is working on Danny Mangold'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!
Djurdjevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Djurdjevic. Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice jab there from Mangold. Mangold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Djurdjevic swivels and escapes. Djurdjevic lands with an overhand left. Djurdjevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Djurdjevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Djurdjevic.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Djurdjevic misses with a straight left. Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Mangold sees it coming and checks it nicely. No luck for Mangold with that takedown attempt. Mangold misses with a head kick.
Mangold moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes. Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mangold thows a body shot but no joy. Djurdjevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Mangold checks it. Djurdjevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Djurdjevic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage! Djurdjevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold. An inside leg kick lands from Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic needs to keep his hands up - Mangold had a free shot at his head there. Mangold misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Mangold. Djurdjevic lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mangold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Djurdjevic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Djurdjevic misses with a body kick. Mangold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mangold cracks Djurdjevic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target. Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic scores with a shot to the body.
Djurdjevic checks a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Mangold 's head but he takes it in his stride. Djurdjevic lands with an overhand left. Djurdjevic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Mangold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic obviously looking to wear him down.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Djurdjevic is looking to land body kicks. Djurdjevic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. Mangold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Mangold checks it. Mangold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mangold throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Djurdjevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Djurdjevic has time to react. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Djurdjevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold. Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses. Mangold throws the kick towards the body but Djurdjevic avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Adis Djurdjevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Djurdjevic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:48 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Danny Mangold retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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