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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Friman (ranked 1234 p4p, 730 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 139 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friman moves out of range of the leg kick from Websphere.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Friman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friman breaks the clinch.
Friman scores with a hook.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Friman checks a low kick from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman with a nice cross.
Friman takes one on the button.
Websphere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Websphere.
Websphere throws a shot to the body.
Websphere lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman 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.
Good leg kick by Friman.
Friman drives through and clinches with Websphere against the cage.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Websphere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Friman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Websphere avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Friman.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Friman working the ground and pound but Websphere is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman prevents Websphere from escaping the position.
Friman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Friman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Websphere down.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Friman trying to control the position but Websphere is working away.
Friman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Websphere sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Friman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Websphere to see if he's OK.
Friman trying to control the position but Websphere is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Websphere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Friman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Websphere keeps working.
Friman working the body and head with strikes.
Friman in side control, throwing shots but Websphere defends.
Friman 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.
Friman cracks Websphere with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Websphere is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Websphere keeps working.
Friman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Friman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Websphere dodges the ground and pound from Friman.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Websphere is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Websphere's shoulder. That is not cool.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Websphere tries to escape but Friman is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Friman blocks the low kick.
Friman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Friman scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere tries to keep at a distance but Friman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Websphere missing with knees to the body.
Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Friman is trying to trip Websphere. He has hold of a leg but Websphere is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Friman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Websphere manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere blocks a body shot from Friman.
Websphere misses with some punches.
Friman avoiding damage as Websphere throws knees to the body.
Websphere tries a body shot but Friman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Friman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere lands a body punch.
Friman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Websphere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere presses Friman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Friman lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Websphere as Friman tries to tie him up.
Friman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Friman lands strikes from half guard.
Friman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friman lands a nice short elbow.
Websphere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Websphere keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman controlling the action here.
Friman trying to control from Websphere's half guard. Websphere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Websphere keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Websphere is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friman is controlling him.
Websphere keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Websphere wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Friman blocks a body shot from Websphere.
Websphere prevents Friman from breaking the clinch.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman leaning against his opponent.
Friman lands a takedown into guard.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Websphere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Websphere is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman wants to control from the top but Websphere keeps moving.
Friman with a nice head shot there.
Friman distracts Websphere with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Friman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Friman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Websphere down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Websphere misses with a looping left.
Friman slips under a jab from Websphere.
Friman scores with a takedown into Websphere's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Websphere wants to stand but Friman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friman prevents Websphere from getting back to his feet.
Websphere is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Friman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman postures up in Websphere's guard and throws a big left but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman lands a jab to the nose.
Websphere looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oskar Friman is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman's corner calls for a 1-2. Friman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Friman closes the distance and pushes Websphere back into the cage.
Websphere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Websphere up against the cage.
BM Websphere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere lands a nice uppercut.
Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Websphere is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Websphere's head.
Friman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Websphere's head.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oskar Friman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friman.
Websphere makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Websphere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Websphere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Friman.
Websphere throws a low kick, looking for Friman's leg but Friman calmly moves out of range.
Friman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Websphere pushes Friman off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere is fighting off a takedown attempt but Friman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Websphere to the mat. Websphere regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Websphere for as long as he can get away with.
Friman trying to control but Websphere is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Friman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Our winner, Oskar Friman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 383 p4p, 1502 weight class) and Ruslan Tagirbekov (ranked 44 p4p, 179 weight class). Hoppe's entrance music is Wind of Change. A fine choice. Tagirbekov has chosen Sabina Saidova - Dagestan as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 1 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Tagirbekov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Tagirbekov.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoppe enables Tagirbekov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoppe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoppe is on top in guard.
Hoppe postures up and lands a big shot to Tagirbekov's brow.
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoppe stopping the sweep attempt from Tagirbekov.
Hoppe lands a couple of elbows.
Hoppe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagirbekov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tagirbekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagirbekov keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Tagirbekov is looking to stand back up but Hoppe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tagirbekov.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tagirbekov trying to control but Hoppe postures up.
Tagirbekov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov working a defensive guard but Hoppe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hoppe working the ground and pound from side control.
Tagirbekov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tagirbekov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tagirbekov is looking to control Hoppe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tagirbekov avoid being mounted?
Tagirbekov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Tagirbekov's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tagirbekov is trying to escape back to his feet but Hoppe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tagirbekov is looking for a sweep.
Hoppe working the head and body with strikes.
Hoppe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tagirbekov is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Hoppe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tagirbekov isn't going anywhere.
Hoppe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tagirbekov's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoppe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A right-left combo lands from Hoppe.
Sloppy strikes from Tagirbekov. Those never looked like landing.
Hoppe connects with a right hand. Tagirbekov shakes it off.
Hoppe throws a leg kick but Tagirbekov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tagirbekov throws a leg kick but Hoppe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoppe misses with a double jab.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook.
Tagirbekov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tagirbekov moves away from the strike by Hoppe.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Tagirbekov.
Hoppe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tagirbekov misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tagirbekov at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Tagirbekov is just out of range.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses
so Tagirbekov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoppe keeping full guard, as Tagirbekov tries to pass.
Hoppe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tagirbekov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoppe keeping moving, preventing Tagirbekov from controlling successfully.
Hoppe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tagirbekov manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tagirbekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoppe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe is stalling in the full guard.
Tagirbekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tagirbekov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoppe's guard.
Tagirbekov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoppe seems keen to control Tagirbekov's posture.
Tagirbekov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoppe working a defensive guard here.
Hoppe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tagirbekov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoppe.
Hoppe gets back to half guard.
Tagirbekov uses his free foot to push down on Hoppe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoppe.
Tagirbekov wants to control the pace but Hoppe is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to hold on but Tagirbekov postures up.
Tagirbekov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tagirbekov avoids the attempt from Hoppe to control.
Hoppe working to try and regain half guard.
Hoppe is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Hoppe blocks the leg kick.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Tagirbekov.
Hoppe looking to score a takedown here. Tagirbekov is defending well but Hoppe drives through and ends up in Tagirbekov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe stands up over Tagirbekov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tagirbekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoppe defends it easily.
Hoppe connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagirbekov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoppe manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoppe trying to keep a closed guard but Tagirbekov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagirbekov stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
Tagirbekov wants to control from the top but Hoppe keeps moving.
Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tagirbekov can do to turn this around?
Hoppe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tagirbekov rolls with it to try and escape but Hoppe cranks on the arm and Tagirbekov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hans Hermann Hoppe thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 738 p4p, 363 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 110 p4p, 59 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Jekyll And Hyde blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Marley's choice of entrance music: EMOTIONALLY SCARRED. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Marley cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Marley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Marley tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marley. That did some damage!
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marley avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Nice shot by Marley.
Marley throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
McGuire 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.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marley can pounce on him.
Marley misses with a low kick.
McGuire walks into a jab.
Marley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marley.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Marley jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Marley lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire tries to bum rush Marley with a series of wild strikes but Marley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Marley tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marley throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Marley only half commits.
McGuire cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Marley.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire slips under a jab from Marley.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marley. That did some damage!
Marley thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Marley avoids it.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Marley lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Marley connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marley slips a jab from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
Marley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marley.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marley moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marley.
McGuire clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marley throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marley tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Marley moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marley's head backwards.
Marley misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Marley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
A low kick lands for Marley.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Marley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marley misses with a looping left.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Marley checks it.
Marley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marley cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
McGuire slips a jab from Marley.
Marley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
An inside leg kick lands from Marley.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marley.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marley throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire checks a low kick from Marley.
Marley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Marley avoids a kick to the body.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Marley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire forces Marley back against the cage and clinches.
Marley with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marley crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Marley prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marley can turn it around.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marley thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Marley tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
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!
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Marley cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley feints a counter leg kick.
Marley cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Marley blocks the low kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire'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!
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley misses with a hook.
Marley throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to slow Marley down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marley.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Marley misses with a body shot.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Marley's ribs.
Marley lands a jab.
Marley lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marley blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Marley.
McGuire lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire slips a jab from Marley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses the jab.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley blocks a low kick nicely.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Marley down.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Marley misses.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire slips a straight right by Marley.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley connects with the punch.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marley. Marley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marley throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley avoids the body shot from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Marley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Marley.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Marley checks it.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Marley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Marley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Marley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
Marley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ezekiel Marley.
Well Marley 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 269 p4p, 879 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 35 p4p, 121 weight class). Daghammar's entrance music is Just like that - Dregen. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kaz McStafferson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but McStafferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McStafferson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daghammar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daghammar is trying to stand up here but McStafferson is controlling him well.
McStafferson is pressing down on Daghammar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daghammar is holding on for now.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar tries to kick McStafferson off but McStafferson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daghammar defends it well.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daghammar sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson stops Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar is trying to get back to full guard.
McStafferson is keen to just control but Daghammar is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McStafferson is looking to advance position but Daghammar won't allow it.
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daghammar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
That's two 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.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but McStafferson is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McStafferson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daghammar defends it nicely.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McStafferson is defended easily by Daghammar.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Daghammar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McStafferson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Daghammar won't allow it.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Daghammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daghammar breaks the clinch.
McStafferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daghammar but Daghammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStafferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStafferson throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
McStafferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daghammar swivels and escapes.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Daghammar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daghammar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daghammar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McStafferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McStafferson throws a right and a left that Daghammar avoids nicely.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Daghammar avoids them all with ease.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and McStafferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daghammar wriggles free and stands up.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. McStafferson moves away and avoids it.
And McStafferson tries to counter it with a takedown but Daghammar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McStafferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Daghammar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McStafferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStafferson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from McStafferson. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daghammar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.
McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daghammar is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar looks like he's trying to stand up.
McStafferson uses his free foot to push down on Daghammar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daghammar.
McStafferson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daghammar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daghammar and McStafferson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working.
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well.
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Daghammar is defending well.
McStafferson taking a breather here.
McStafferson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daghammar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McStafferson's guard! Nice work there by Daghammar!
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking for a sweep. Not yet McStafferson, not yet.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but McStafferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daghammar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daghammar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daghammar landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
McStafferson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Daghammar uses it to pass to side control.
McStafferson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Daghammar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
McStafferson is desperately trying to improve his position but Daghammar has a good base and remains in mount.
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar content just to control the position here.
Daghammar wants to control but instead McStafferson manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McStafferson shoots in but Daghammar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar scores with a body shot.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
McStafferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from McStafferson. McStafferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by McStafferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daghammar, which made it look bad.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but McStafferson avoids it well and moves away.
Daghammar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McStafferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daghammar counters with a shoot takedown. McStafferson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but McStafferson blocks nicely.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Daghammar content to stall in guard here.
McStafferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daghammar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McStafferson, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Daghammar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
McStafferson just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from McStafferson misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daghammar is stalling in the full guard.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daghammar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar sitting in guard here, content to control.
McStafferson is looking for a triangle here but Daghammar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Daghammar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McStafferson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daghammar's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daghammar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
After the fight, Dag Daghammar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Narek Sirakanian (ranked 205 p4p, 311 weight class) and Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 31 p4p, 44 weight class). Mochinori has chosen Japanese Battle Music as his entrance music. 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 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uesugi Mochinori!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mochinori.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Mochinori avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Mochinori.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mochinori takes a step back to recover.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mochinori circles away quickly and effectively.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Mochinori.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
We've been informed that Mochinori has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mochinori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian jabs Mochinori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mochinori throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Mochinori misses the jab.
Sirakanian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mochinori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian blocks a low kick nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mochinori momentarily.
Sirakanian jabs at Mochinori's body.
Mochinori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian motions for Mochinori to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Mochinori, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Mochinori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the body kick from Mochinori.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mochinori misses with a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian is looking to wear down Mochinori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Mochinori's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mochinori just manages to avoid it.
Mochinori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Mochinori's shoulder, as Mochinori tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Mochinori checks it.
Mochinori slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses
and Mochinori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
Mochinori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochinori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mochinori.
Mochinori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mochinori tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses its target.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mochinori thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Mochinori looks to land a body kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mochinori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Mochinori down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mochinori is out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Mochinori's legs.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
It seemed like Mochinori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the nose.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Mochinori moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mochinori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian jabs at Mochinori's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mochinori 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 Sirakanian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirakanian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Mochinori's knee but Mochinori avoids it well.
Mochinori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian misses with a wild combination.
Sirakanian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mochinori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mochinori misses the jab.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses.
Mochinori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with an outside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian wants to land a leg kick but Mochinori is out of range.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mochinori.
Nice body punch from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Mochinori motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Mochinori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mochinori.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sirakanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mochinori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
Mochinori walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick
and Mochinori counters with a leg kick.
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!
Sirakanian stuns Mochinori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori thuds his shin into the meat of Sirakanian's side.
Mochinori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mochinori there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mochinori.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mochinori thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Mochinori blocks a low kick nicely.
Sirakanian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Mochinori's head back.
Mochinori scores with the left hand. Sirakanian knows he should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mochinori cracks a nice hook into Sirakanian's ribs.
Sirakanian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochinori swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mochinori's knee momentarily.
Mochinori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
Mochinori is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirakanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mochinori.
It looks like Sirakanian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mochinori moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Mochinori tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
Mochinori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sirakanian. That did some damage!
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Mochinori's head but Mochinori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mochinori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Sirakanian walks into a straight right hand from Mochinori.
Sirakanian thumps Mochinori with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Mochinori.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Mochinori throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mochinori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sirakanian if he has to take too many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Mochinori.
Sirakanian throws a combination that misses
and Mochinori counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian cracks Mochinori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mochinori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Mochinori works Sirakanian's body with a nice hook.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
and Mochinori counters with a thumping low kick.
Sirakanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mochinori. That did some damage!
Mochinori drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Mochinori connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mochinori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mochinori checks a leg kick.
Mochinori throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Mochinori.
Sirakanian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mochinori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Mochinori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mochinori scores with a punch to the head.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the leg kick from Mochinori.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Sirakanian blocks the low kick.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Mochinori throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mochinori's knee momentarily.
Mochinori scores with a jab.
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Mochinori throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Mochinori only half commits.
Mochinori throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Mochinori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mochinori is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori misses with a kick to the body.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Mochinori avoids it.
Mochinori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mochinori looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
That kick from Mochinori tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mochinori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mochinori.
Sirakanian looks to land a body kick but Mochinori moved away.
Mochinori feints a counter leg kick.
Mochinori takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narek Sirakanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Sirakanian catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mochinori with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Mochinori on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
Sirakanian tried to counter with a leg kick but Mochinori avoided it.
Sirakanian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mochinori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the body
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian throws a head kick but Mochinori moves out of range.
And Mochinori responds with a good body kick, but Sirakanian manages to step out the way in time.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mochinori misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian jabs Mochinori right on the nose. Mochinori blinks but takes it well.
Mochinori connects with an inside leg kick.
Mochinori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
A low kick lands for Sirakanian.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sirakanian's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori throws the kick towards the body but Sirakanian avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Jab by Mochinori.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mochinori checks a leg kick.
Mochinori throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sirakanian tried to counter with a leg kick but Mochinori avoided it.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mochinori throws out the jab.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mochinori.
Mochinori cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
Mochinori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sirakanian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Mochinori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mochinori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Sirakanian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mochinori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sirakanian.
Good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mochinori is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirakanian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mochinori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Mochinori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mochinori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Sirakanian wants to slow Mochinori down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mochinori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mochinori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mochinori throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mochinori just manages to avoid it.
Mochinori lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back to recover.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Mochinori.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mochinori on the side of the head.
Sirakanian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Mochinori tries to land a body kick
and Sirakanian counters with a good low kick that Mochinori was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uesugi Mochinori.
I think Mochinori 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorgon Zola (ranked 443 p4p, 261 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 17 p4p, 9 weight class). Zola comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Clark throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Clark stalks Zola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zola's face. Zola staggers backwards, shaken.
Clark lands a nice hook to Zola's body. Zola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zola. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zola to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Clark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola looking for a sweep. Not yet Zola, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zola is pulling down on Clark's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zola throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
It looked like Zola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Zola.
Zola looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Zola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zola tries to land a body kick
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark thuds his right hand into Zola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola misses with a head kick.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Zola moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark counters with a left hand that sends Zola to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zola looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark trying to control the action but Zola is working from the bottom.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
Zola is positioning himself well to prevent Clark advancing to mount.
Zola trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Zola.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Zola connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.
Zola clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zola with a nice cross.
Clark wants to clinch.
Clark misses with a hook to the body
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zola lands an overhand right.
Clark rushes Zola and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zola misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark digs a right hand into Zola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zola's gas tank.
Zola blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Nice shot by Zola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
Clark swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Clark sizes up Zola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
Zola takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Zola connects with a leg kick.
Zola lands with a shot to the body.
Zola thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zola throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Clark.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a hook
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola throws a low kick, looking for Clark's leg but Clark calmly moves out of range.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zola lands with an overhand left.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark walks into a jab.
Clark lands a left and a right that sends Zola crashing to the canvas! Clark dives into mount looking to finish!
 Zola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zola walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Clark swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Clark!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Clark waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Vincible (ranked 906 p4p, 307 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 21 p4p, 7 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Da Vincible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele throws a body punch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Da Vincible pushes him off.
Da Vincible is looking to land body kicks.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Da Vincible bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Vincible looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele clinches up with Da Vincible and pushes him back against the cage.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele gets through Da Vincible's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Vincible can't break the clinch.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Vincible leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Vincible wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Vincible lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Da Vincible blocking some punches.
Da Vincible breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Da Vincible is looking to counter punch.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Vincible counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Vincible misses with a body kick.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Steele.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Da Vincible digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Da Vincible bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele misses with a body punch
enabling Da Vincible to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Da Vincible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Vincible misses with a body shot.
Steele looks to clinch
and Da Vincible connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Vincible.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele misses with a hook. Da Vincible ducked under it nicely.
Da Vincible tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Steele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible is looking to land body kicks.
Da Vincible takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Vincible rather than just go for the knockout.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Da Vincible was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steele.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele connects with a jab.
Da Vincible paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steele misses the body punch
and Da Vincible counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Vincible tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Vincible with a body shot.
Da Vincible misses with a body shot.
Da Vincible scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
Da Vincible throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Steele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steele has managed to clinch.
A short right from Da Vincible on the inside.
Steele prevents Da Vincible from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Vincible backwards.
Da Vincible blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Da Vincible breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Da Vincible scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steele takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Da Vincible fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the body from Steele misses
letting Da Vincible counter with a right hand.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Vincible is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Da Vincible slips the punch.
Da Vincible lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Vincible is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Vincible was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Da Vincible looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Vincible cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Vincible. That snapped Steele's head back.
Da Vincible bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Da Vincible counters with a quick kick to the body but Steele blocks it.
Da Vincible scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele looks to clinch
and Da Vincible counters with a left and a right that stings Steele.
Steele tries to clinch
and Da Vincible counters with a straight right hand.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Vincible on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Vincible slips under a jab.
Steele avoids the head kick by Da Vincible.
Good exchange - Da Vincible coming out on top.
Steele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steele dips to his left and cracks Da Vincible with an uppercut!
Steele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Da Vincible. That one must have hurt.
Steele looks winded!
Da Vincible dips to his left and cracks Steele with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Da Vincible will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steele wants to clinch
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele wants to clinch but Da Vincible slips to the side
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele misses with a right hand
letting Da Vincible counter with a right hand.
A cross from Steele lands.
Da Vincible throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele misses with an uppercut
and Da Vincible counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele moves forwards but Da Vincible connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Vincible punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Steele misses with a straight right.
Da Vincible throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Vincible is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steele misses with a hook
and Da Vincible counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steele! Da Vincible lets Steele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Steele is rocked!
Steele is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible drops Steele with a naaaaasty hook - Steele is in real trouble here! Da Vincible dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Vincible!
After the fight, Leonardo Da Vincible was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 289 p4p, 395 weight class) and Jarred Reich (ranked 40 p4p, 52 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reich shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Reich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitchell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reich.
We've been informed that Reich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mitchell leaves Reich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
Reich moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Travis Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Reich.
Reich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Reich manages to break the clinch.
Reich gets a takedown into half guard.
Reich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reich tries to pass to full mount but Mitchell defends it.
Mitchell controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich trying to control from half guard but Mitchell is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reich has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mitchell works to full guard.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Reich from controlling successfully.
Reich wants to stand and escape but instead Mitchell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is working Reich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell controlling from the top position.
Reich keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell stays in close to Reich's body and controls the position.
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.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reich working a defensive guard here.
Mitchell stands and throws Reich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reich wants to control but Mitchell postures up.
A lull in the action here as Mitchell stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reich is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reich is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reich shoots in but no luck this time.
Reich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reich slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Reich throws a leg kick which misses Mitchell's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitchell tries to avoid it.
Mitchell blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Reich's head and hops out.
Travis Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Reich.
Reich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reich can do to turn this around?
Reich looks to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell gets caught flat footed, as Reich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mitchell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Reich's head.
Reich trying to control here.
Mitchell is keen to just control but Reich is a slippery customer.
Reich pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Reich tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
Mitchell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchell is nestled in close to Reich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Reich's hands, connecting with Reich's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mitchell connects with a nice short shot to Reich's temple.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell lands with a punch from half guard.
Reich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reich has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Mitchell controlling the pace.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Reich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell prevents Reich from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mitchell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reich is looking to control Mitchell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reich avoid being mounted?
Reich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reich pushes Mitchell off but Mitchell dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitchell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Reich is working from the bottom.
Reich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reich is trying to get back to half guard.
Reich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reich is looking to reverse the position.
Reich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mitchell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarred Reich'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reich closes the distance and clinches.
Reich pulls guard successfully.
Reich is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is working Reich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is working Reich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reich has his hands on Mitchell's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reich wants to hit a sweep here but Mitchell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reich there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mitchell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reich tries to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Reich is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to control but Reich wriggling away.
BOOM! Mitchell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mitchell wants to control the pace but Reich is squirming around nicely.
Reich is looking to get to half guard.
Mitchell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reich looks a forlorn figure.
Reich wants to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell raining down shots from the mount!
Travis Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reich is looking to get to half guard.
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jarred Reich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reich throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mitchell. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
A victorious Travis Mitchell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damagon Enchărya (ranked 15 p4p, 64 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 4 p4p, 14 weight class). Enchărya comes to the cage accompanied by Blaxcaliber. MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band 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.
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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 22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchărya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Enchărya misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Enchărya strikes.
Enchărya looks to throw a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enchărya throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind Enchărya 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enchărya thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Damagon Enchărya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enchărya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Enchărya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Enchărya is wise to it.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by MacArthur Jnr. Beautiful body shot.
Enchărya loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Enchărya misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good work by Enchărya as he checks the leg kick.
Enchărya scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MacArthur Jnr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an overhand left.
Enchărya connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Enchărya loads up on a big left hand.
Enchărya wants to slow MacArthur Jnr down by chopping away at his legs.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands momentarily and Enchărya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enchărya scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy uppercut
and Enchărya counters with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Enchărya.
Enchărya thuds a left hand into MacArthur Jnr's body.
Enchărya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Jnrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Enchărya throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Enchărya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Enchărya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Enchărya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Enchărya right on the nose. Enchărya blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Enchărya moves out of range.
It looked like Enchărya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Enchărya strikes.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick.
Enchărya misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enchărya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enchărya misses with a looping right.
Enchărya throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
Enchărya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Enchărya avoids it.
Enchărya moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Enchărya's front leg with a kick but Enchărya checks it.
Enchărya throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head shot.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enchărya connects with a single shot there.
Enchărya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
Enchărya moves out of range of the leg kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Enchărya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Enchărya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Enchărya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Enchărya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Enchărya was well out of range.
A slow jab from Enchărya misses its intended target.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a series of punches but Enchărya avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enchărya counters with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enchărya. MacArthur Jnr shrugs it off though.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a low kick but Enchărya moves his leg out of the way.
Enchărya fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Jnr just manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a lunging right hand
and Enchărya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchărya scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya scores with a spinning back kick!
MacArthur Jnr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacArthur Jnr connects with a jab.
Enchărya lands with a hook. MacArthur Jnr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enchărya.
Enchărya misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Enchărya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacArthur Jnr's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya tries to land a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enchărya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchărya lands with a good body shot.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Enchărya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enchărya.
Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Enchărya finds it's way through MacArthur Jnr's defenses.
MacArthur Jnr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchărya as he connects with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchărya missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Enchăryas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but MacArthur Jnr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Enchărya has got the better of the exchanges.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enchărya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enchărya. Enchărya obviously looking to wear him down.
Enchărya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enchărya lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Enchărya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enchărya throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Jnr's knee but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya misses the shot to the body.
Enchărya throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchărya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Enchărya counters with a straight right hand.
Enchărya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Jnr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enchărya thows a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enchărya with a body shot.
Enchărya tries to land a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick from Enchărya.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Jnr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
Enchărya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Enchărya just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Enchărya's midsection.
Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Enchărya is wise to it.
MacArthur Jnr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchărya moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
Enchărya lands with a good body shot.
Enchărya throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Enchărya's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchărya throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr blocks the body kick.
Enchărya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Enchărya's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Enchărya misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacArthur Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enchărya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Enchărya digs a good body shot into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
Enchărya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur Jnr can do to turn this around?
Enchărya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchărya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Jnr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Jnr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacArthur Jnr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Enchărya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Enchărya tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enchărya throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but Enchărya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Enchărya counters with an inside leg kick.
Enchărya scoring well with a low kick there.
Enchărya connects with the punch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Enchărya's shoulder, as Enchărya tries to avoid the shot.
Enchărya cracks MacArthur Jnr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Enchărya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacArthur Jnr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya stuns MacArthur Jnr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enchărya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Enchărya was well out of range.
Enchărya throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Enchărya misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Enchărya misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to chop away at Enchărya's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Enchărya misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Enchărya's midsection.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr punishes Enchărya's body with a nice straight punch.
Enchărya throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enchărya tried to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick that stops Enchărya in his tracks momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
MacArthur Jnr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr punishes Enchărya's body with a nice straight punch.
Enchărya throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Jnr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Enchărya.
Enchărya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchărya swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Enchărya tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Enchărya slips a jab and a cross from MacArthur Jnr.
Enchărya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Jnr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Jnr lands the left hand.
Enchărya swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a right hand to the body.
Enchărya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Jnr.
Enchărya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacArthur Jnr if he has to take too many more of those.
Enchărya throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
Enchărya keeps MacArthur Jnr at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchărya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya.
Enchărya takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Enchărya throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Enchărya counters with a good, hard body kick but MacArthur Jnr shrugs it off.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Enchărya staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enchărya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Enchărya avoids the punch easily.
Enchărya cracks MacArthur Jnr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
And MacArthur Jnr responds with a good body kick, but Enchărya manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Enchărya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Enchărya moves to clinch but MacArthur Jnr breaks away
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enchărya lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacArthur Jnr will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchărya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enchărya takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr feints and then cracks Enchărya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enchărya down.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enchărya is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
and Enchărya counters with a body kick that stops MacArthur Jnr in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya misses the jab.
A lazy left from Enchărya finds it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enchărya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
Enchărya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enchărya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Enchărya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr wants to slow Enchărya down by chopping away at his legs.
Enchărya throws a sloppy head kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enchărya gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enchărya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Jnr moves forwards but Enchărya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Enchărya misses.
MacArthur Jnr works over Enchărya's head and body with a nice combination.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr tries a low kick but Enchărya avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enchărya.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Enchărya misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
and Enchărya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya had his way with Robert MacArthur Jnr in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Enchărya throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Enchărya's knee momentarily.
Enchărya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Enchărya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enchărya checks it well.
Enchărya tried to counter with a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr avoided it.
Damagon Enchărya is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enchărya is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchărya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Enchărya is rocked!
MacArthur Jnr and Enchărya are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Enchărya into next week! Ooooh that was huge! MacArthur Jnr knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Robert MacArthur Jnr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 27 p4p, 68 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 6 p4p, 12 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Falcone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcone. That snapped Newton's head back.
Newton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Newton.
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!
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Newton checks a leg kick.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Falcone misses the jab.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Newton.
Newton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newton avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Newton lands with a right hand.
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!
Good exchange - Newton coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Newton swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Falcone counters with a leg kick.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Newton instigates a clinch.
Newton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Newton lands a right hand.
Newton throws a head punch that misses.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Newton blocks an uppercut.
Falcone misses with a punch to the body.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Falcone kicks Newton off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcone.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Falcone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Falcone takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton with the counter takedown but Falcone avoids it easily.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Newton tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton moves into the clinch.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Falcone lands a right hand.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newton throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Falcone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newton. That did some damage!
Newton slips under a jab.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Falcone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Newton staying out of range there.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Falcone counters with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Falcone throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcone throws a low kick but Newton moves out of range easily.
Falcone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newton is rocked!
Falcone lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Newton up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Falcone from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Newton's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Anthony Falcone 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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