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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chisholm
vs
Dick

179 cm
29
154 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

167 cm
26
132 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chisholm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Dick misses.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chisholm sprawls well. Chisholm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.
Dick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dick avoids the head kick by Chisholm.
Chisholm throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Chisholm gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
Chisholm lunges at Dick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dick's hand.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chisholm connects with a jab.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Dick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chisholm throws a front kick aimed at Dick's knee but Dick avoids it well.
Dick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chisholm tries a low kick but Dick avoids it.
Chisholm feints a jab promting Dick to slip. Chisholm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Dick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dick lands in his opponent's guard.
Chisholm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Chisholm is retaining full guard.
Chisholm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick pushes down on Chisholm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chisholm wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick wants to take a breather but Chisholm is having none of it.
Chisholm controlling the position well.
Dick works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chisholm can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chisholm tries to lock up and control but Dick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chisholm is squirming around, avoiding Dick's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chisholm is surviving well by controlling Dick's body position as best he can.
Dick tries to control but Chisholm wriggling away.

Dick has control of Chisholm's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chisholm regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Dick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chisholm wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chisholm can't escape the position.

Dick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dick working for a submission but Chisholm is keeping him at bay.
Chisholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chisholm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dick maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chisholm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dick has cracked it and Chisholm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Editiny Dick!
A very excited looking Editiny Dick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann comes to the cage accompanied by Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. Igor Yakovchenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Swann
vs
Yakovchenko

179 cm
31
165 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

177 cm
36
169 lbs
34 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

EVOLUTION Clothing

Russian Bears Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Swann working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Swann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swann's gas tank.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swanns head.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swann is leaning against Yakovchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swann has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann lands with a right to the head.
Swann working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Yakovchenko on the inside.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Swann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Swann slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Swann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yakovchenko can turn it around.
Good body shot from Yakovchenko.
A short body shot lands from Yakovchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Swann.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Swann gets an underhook and turns Yakovchenko into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Swann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yakovchenko is working Swann over against the cage.
Yakovchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Swann.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Swann.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Swann blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a left hand
and Swann counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yakovchenko is able to avoid easily.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko lands with a nice body punch.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Swann moves out of range.
Swann misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Swann misses
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swann missing with a left hand there. Yakovchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yakovchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovchenkos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Swann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yakovchenko pushes Swann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Swann is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakovchenko gets an underhook and turns Swann into the cage.
Swann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Yakovchenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swann scores with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Swann.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Swann.
Swann has Yakovchenko pushed against the cage.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Swann tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swann tries to work over Yakovchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swann stalling.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann takes a shot to the head.
Yakovchenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Swann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakovchenko controls his hands.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swann.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swann's elbow.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann stalling the fight.
Swann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Swann tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko lands a jab to Swann's midsection.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping left.
As Yakovchenko backs away, Swann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Swann throws an off balance right hand
and Yakovchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Swann's head.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swann moves away.
Swann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Swann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Swann does no damage.
Swann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakovchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swann thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Swann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yakovchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann goes for a double leg but Yakovchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yakovchenko continues to drive forward.

Swann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Yakovchenko gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakovchenko wants to improve his position but Swann is controlling well.
Ross Swann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann working over Yakovchenko with some ground and pound. Yakovchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swann.
Well, if Swann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swann wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it.

Yakovchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swann thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swann is looking to take a break and control but Yakovchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yakovchenko tries to roll over but Swann keeps him under control.
Yakovchenko is still trying to improve position.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Swann's head to control him but Swann postures up.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Swann working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swann winds up and cracks Yakovchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swann prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.
Yakovchenko has hold of Swann's hands but Swann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Swann's head to control him but Swann postures up.
Swann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yakovchenko taking some punishment here, with Swann in his half guard.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Swann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yakovchenko avoid being mounted?
Swann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swann thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Swann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yakovchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
A victorious Igor Yakovchenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ross Swann was interviewed post fight and said 'Every dog has his day.'.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Calirante
vs
Husky

174 cm
36
150 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

150 cm
29
147 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Husky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calirante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Husky throws a sloppy head kick and Calirante moves out of range easily.
Calirante throws a body shot but no joy.
Calirante defending well as Husky loads up on a big left hand.
Husky throws the left hand but Calirante avoids the punch easily.

Husky closes the distance and clinches.
Calirante tries to work over Husky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Husky takes a shot to the head.
Calirante scores with a shot to the side of Husky's head.
Husky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Husky misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Husky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Husky throws an elbow that misses.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Husky misses with a punch to the body.
Husky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Husky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante managing to block the knees to the body from Husky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.

Husky pulls guard.
Calirante trying to stand up but can't free himself from Husky's guard.
Calirante working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ inform us that Husky has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Husky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calirante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Husky keeps moving.

Calirante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calirante has managed to get both his arms back between Husky's legs - danger averted.
Husky controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself.

Husky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Husky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calirante defends well.
Calirante's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calirante is pushing down on Husky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Husky is fighting to maintain full guard but Calirante has managed to sneak the leg through.
Husky trying to hold on to Calirante's head to control him but Calirante postures up.
Calirante is keen to just control but Husky is a slippery customer.
Calirante is really struggling to control Husky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Calirante performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Husky tries to get to full guard but Calirante has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky trying to control here.
Husky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Husky gets back to full guard.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Husky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Husky being controlled here, momentarily.

Husky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calirante defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Husky keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.

Husky pushes a forearm under Calirante's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Calirante is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konrad Husky!
Konrad Husky thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixie Small acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lennox
vs
Small

172 cm
30
155 lbs
15 - 8 - 2

167 cm
26
155 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Ray Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Small tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lennox moves away from the strike by Small.

Lennox gets caught flat footed, as Small shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Small being controlled here momentarily.
Lennox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Small working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
My spies in LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform me that Small has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lennox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Lennox.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Lennox's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lennox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lennox trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Small.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Lennox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lennox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Lennox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Small takes a step back to recover.
Lennox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennox is just out of range.
Small throws out a loose jab but Lennox uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lennox misses the target.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lennox throws a counter high kick but Small was just alert enough to avoid it.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Lennox catches Small right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Lennox ducks down to avoid it.

Small moves into range and clinches up with Lennox.
Small wants to take the fight to the mat but Lennox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Small drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Small has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lennox is trying to keep an underhook but Small manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Small is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Small looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lennox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Small is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Small there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is trying is best to control the position here.

Small is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lennox is trying to control but can't.

Lennox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Small looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Small wants to pass the guard but Lennox is defending well.
Small seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lennox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
That's time! Lennox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lennox lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
Small throws a right and a left that Lennox avoids nicely.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Lennox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lennox throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Lennox misses.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Lennox counters with a nice leg kick.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennox is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lennox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small throws out a counter right but Lennox avoids it with no problem.
Small looks to land a right hand but Lennox moved out of range.
Small shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lennox eats them both and turns towards Small to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Small misses with a straight right.
Lennox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lennox.
Small tries to clinch there but Lennox circles away.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small checks a leg kick.
Lennox misses with a head kick.
Lennox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lennox takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.

Lennox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lennox has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small blocks a body shot from Lennox.
Lennox working aggressively here.
Lennox throws a head punch that misses.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lennox.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lennox gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lennox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lennox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Lennox has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Good body shot from Lennox.
Lennox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Lennox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small looking for a takedown.
Ray Lennox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Lennox throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Lennox gets underhooks to prevent Small's takedown attempt.
Small has Lennox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lennox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Lennox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lennox struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small is looking for a takedown.
Lennox prevents a takedown attempt there.

Small breaks from the clinch.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennox keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Lennox.
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Lennox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Lennox throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Small misses.
Lennox throws a lazy body kick
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lennox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennox tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Lennox moves away from the strike by Small.
Lennox blocks a jab.
Lennox throws a nice head kick!
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lennox counters with a nice leg kick.
Small moves out of range of the body kick.

Small gets tackled into the cage by Lennox. Lennox maintains the clinch.
Small blocking some punches.
Lennox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Small is working for takedown but Lennox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Small wants a takedown.
Lennox working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Lennox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lennox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Small misses with a two punch combination.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lennox counters with a solid body kick.
Lennox slips under a jab from Small.
Nice defenses there by Lennox.
Lennox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lennox connects with a nice looking jab.

Lennox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lennox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lennox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lennox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Small is in close to Lennox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Small pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennox is keeping the position for now.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small looking to sit in guard and control but Lennox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lennox cracks Small with a solid left hand.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Lennox with a nice head shot there.
Small manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lennox manages to get himself to full guard.

Lennox looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Small has picked Lennox up and slammed him! Lennox can't keep hold of the triangle and Small manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small wants to control but Lennox is keeping him busy.
Small wants to take a breather but Lennox manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Small.
Small lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Small passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lennox tries to improve position but can't.
Small wants to control for a moment but Lennox uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Lennox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Small is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Small thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Small misses with a head shot. Lennox uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lennox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lennox trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lennox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lennox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Small doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Small manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dixie Small.
I think Small has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dixie Small!
Our winner, Dixie Small, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stove
vs
Castrello

165 cm
31
148 lbs
19 - 7 - 2

185 cm
28
156 lbs
16 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Machine Fight Gear
Voodoo Nutrition

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stove with a nice cross.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stove avoids a kick to the body.
Stove closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stove lands a slapping body shot.
Castrello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castrello has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stove blocks a jab.
Stove swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castrello throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stove is looking for a counter combo.
Stove with a nice cross.
Stove with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castrello to score with a decent uppercut.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stove appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stove throws a jab but it's blocked by Castrello.
Castrello connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove connects with a body shot.
Castrello tries to clinch there but Stove circles away.
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Castrello throws a looping overhand right but Stove ducks down to avoid it.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Castrello scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castrello.
Stove appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Stove tries to keep at a distance but Castrello has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
A short uppercut from Castrello.
Stove has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Castrello connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Stove misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Castrello.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castrello obliges.
A short left from Stove.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castrello tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.

Stove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castrello tests Stove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stove scores with the left hand. Castrello knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stove shoots in but no luck this time.
Castrello throws a nice head kick!
Stove connects with a body shot that sends Castrello's belly button to the back.
Stove digs a good hook to Castrello's body.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stove takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castrello lands a jab to the nose.

Stove is rocked!

Castrello closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Stove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castrello unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castrello lands a body shot.
Castrello is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castrello creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Stove! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Castrello.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cullen Castrello!
A relieved looking Cullen Castrello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Steffan Stove had this to say: 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peace comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunder Struck. Masters has chosen Simply the Best as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Peace
vs
Masters

189 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

176 cm
35
168 lbs
23 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Masters !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peace throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peace's knee momentarily.

Peace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masters to the mat! Masters manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peace.
Peace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peace is controlling him.
Peace wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace throwing strikes from guard but Masters blocks nicely.
Peace wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Peace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peace has gone for a leg lock! Masters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peace's guard.

Masters postures up.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Peace blocks nicely.
Peace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peace trying to control the position here.
Masters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking to work some ground and pound but Peace has wrist control.

Peace looking for a guillotine here but Masters defends easily.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peace wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Peace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masters is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peace is pulling down on Masters 's head to control his posture.

Peace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
Masters stands up over Peace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peace working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masters stays in close to Peace's body and controls the position.
Masters is continuing to stall.
Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peace is trying to keep Masters in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masters catches Peace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masters as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Peace has a takedown stuffed.
Masters throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peace.
Peace tries for a takedown but Masters circles away easily
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peace dives in and grabs Masters 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes down on Peace's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Peace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Warren Peace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peace shoots in for a double leg but Masters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace dives in for a single leg takedown but Masters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peace misses with a takedown attempt - Masters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peace looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Peace is out of range.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peace goes for a double leg but Masters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masters continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Masters .
Masters misses with a looping left.
Peace appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masters punishes Peace's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters . That's going to slow Peace down.
Masters lands a jab-cross combination.
Peace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peace sets himself, and Masters steps forward looking for the clinch! Peace avoids it this time.
Peace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters .
Masters jabs at Peace's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
Peace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masters is fending him off so far but Peace persists. Nope, Masters circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters tries a quick counter leg kick but Peace is wise to it.
Peace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Peace.
Peace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peace checks a leg kick.
Peace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masters sprawls and moves away.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Peace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masters is able to avoid easily.
Peace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masters swivels and escapes.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters throws a leg kick but Peace checks it.
Peace checks the leg kick.

Peace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masters napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peace sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Masters is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Peace misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peace throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masters is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masters regains half guard, as Peace was trying to land strikes.
Masters is looking to get back to is feet but Peace passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peace trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.

Peace goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Masters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peace's guard! Nice work there by Masters !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Masters throws a poor cross that misses

and Peace counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masters !

Masters throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Masters misses with a straight right.
Peace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masters .
Masters throws a head kick that Peace semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Peace darts in looking for a takedown but Masters gets double underhooks and turns Peace into the cage.
Peace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Masters enables Peace to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peace looking to sit in guard and control but Masters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Peace keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters works over Peace with some ground and pound from guard.
Peace wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters cracks Peace with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masters 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warren Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peace controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
Masters is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peace has control of Masters 's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
Masters won't allow Peace to sweep him here.
Peace is working hard here to advance position.
Masters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masters cracks Peace with a solid left hand.
Masters wants to control from the top but Peace keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peace is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
Masters controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters cracks the inside of Peace's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masters counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masters - the referee stops the clock and Peace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masters . Peace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Peace scores with a takedown into Masters 's guard.
Peace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Masters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peace throwing strikes from guard but Masters blocks nicely.
Peace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ken Masters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peace stops Masters from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masters 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters !
A very excited looking Ken Masters made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Warren Peace was interviewed post fight and said 'I was not prepared for this fight. I will be prepared next time.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suleimani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Busta Rhymes - Arab Money. Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Suleimani
vs
Lodbrok

186 cm
27
204 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

205 cm
30
220 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one.
Lodbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lodbrok scores with a nice head shot.

Lodbrok closes the distance and clinches.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suleimani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suleimani managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok stalls.
Lodbrok is trying to maintain a safe position but Suleimani gets an underhook and turns Lodbrok into the cage.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suleimani lands a right hand.
Lodbrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lodbrok - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Lodbrok - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suleimani is defending well for now.
We've been hearing reports that Suleimani has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.

Suleimani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok stalks Suleimani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suleimani's face. Suleimani staggers backwards, shaken.
Lodbrok connects with a crisp jab.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani tries to land a leg kick but Lodbrok saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodbrok! But no joy.
Lodbrok blocks a leg kick.
Lodbrok throws a counter combo.
Lodbrok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suleimani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Donk. Lodbrok catches Suleimani right on the button with a cross.
Suleimani throws out a leg kick but Lodbrok moves out of range and Suleimani only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lodbrok finds it's way round the side to connect with Suleimani's head.
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!
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Suleimani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suleimani takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok is looking for the big counter here.
Suleimani lands with a hook. Lodbrok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suleimani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Lodbrok.
Suleimani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suleimani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suleimani misses with a hook
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lodbrok wants to clinch.
Suleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut
and Suleimani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suleimani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Lodbrok has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lodbrok.
Suleimani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lodbrok scores with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleimani.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lodbrok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Suleimani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani throws a shot to the body.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Suleimani fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok just manages to avoid it.
Suleimani misses with the body kick
and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Lodbrok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lodbrok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a thumping low kick.
Suleimani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lodbrok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Suleimani tried to counter with a leg kick but Lodbrok avoided it.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
Suleimani is looking to counter punch.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Lodbrok flicks out a counter leg kick but Suleimani steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lodbrok.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodbrok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lodbrok lands a jab.
Lodbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani throws a lazy body kick
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Suleimani misses
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Lodbrok is predictable there
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok lands with an overhand left.
Lodbrok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suleimani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodbrok scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Suleimani misses.
Lodbrok slips a jab from Suleimani.
Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lodbrok, right into the meat.
Lodbrok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lodbrok raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Suleimani is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lodbrok connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
A head kick misses from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Suleimani cracks a nice hook into Lodbrok's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lodbrok.
Suleimani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Suleimani sets himself, and Lodbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Suleimani avoids it this time.
Lodbrok moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Lodbrok tries to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Suleimani is predictable there

and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok landing knees to the head.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok working aggressively here.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suleimani lands a shoulder strike.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suleimani working aggressively here.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suleimani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani gets through Lodbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Suleimani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
Lodbrok lands a nice uppercut.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Suleimani.
Suleimani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lodbrok is trying to stall.
Suleimani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Suleimani gets through Lodbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suleimani blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Lodbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Suleimani lands with a good body shot.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Suleimani throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Lodbrok throws an off balance right hand
and Suleimani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suleimani is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lodbrok's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
Lodbrok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Suleimani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lodbrok doesn't seem phased though.
Suleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suleimani.
Suleimani moves out of range of the body kick from Lodbrok.
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodbrok throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suleimani's head.
Lodbrok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the body.
Suleimani lands a nice hook to Lodbrok's body. Lodbrok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Suleimani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodbrok.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Lodbrok ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lodbrok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lodbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Suleimani is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Lodbrok letting Suleimani take a breather here.
Lodbrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivar Lodbrok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with some punches.
Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Qasem Suleimani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
A short right from Lodbrok on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Suleimani.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suleimani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
Lodbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suleimani's elbow.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suleimani.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suleimani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suleimani working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Qasem Suleimani.
Well Lodbrok 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Lodbrok!
In his post fight interview, Ivar Lodbrok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.