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BLAZE 17 - WHITE VS MCKEE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Palakiko (ranked 25222 p4p, 24991 weight class) and Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 773 p4p, 795 weight class). Palakiko comes into the arena with DEVILISH TRIO - AIN'T NO TELLIN blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Palakiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palakiko tries to keep at a distance but Mcbasketball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palakiko lands a body shot.
Mcbasketball working aggressively here.
Mcbasketball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palakiko catches Mcbasketball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palakiko throws a series of strikes that have Mcbasketball backpedaling.
Mcbasketball takes a swing at Palakiko's ribcage but misses.
Palakiko is looking for a counter combo.
Palakiko throws a right and a left that Mcbasketball avoids nicely.
Mcbasketball tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palakiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palakiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcbasketball fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcbasketball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Palakiko's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palakiko fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Palakiko lands but Mcbasketball takes it in his stride.
Palakiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcbasketball eats them both and turns towards Palakiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palakiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcbasketball has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mcbasketball looks to throw the jab but Palakiko is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palakiko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcbasketball at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Palakiko. Those never looked like landing.
Mcbasketball is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palakiko with a body shot.
Mcbasketball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palakiko connects with the punch.
Palakiko dodges the punch combination from Mcbasketball.
Palakiko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcbasketball has time to react.
Palakiko lands a two punch combo.
Palakiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Palakiko does it's job there.
Palakiko scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcbasketball is looking to clinch but Palakiko is avoiding it.
Mcbasketball walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcbasketball looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palakiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcbasketball.
Palakiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcbasketball walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palakiko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palakiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcbasketballs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palakiko blocks a jab.
Mcbasketball throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palakiko's waist but Palakiko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcbasketball off to one side.
Palakiko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mcbasketball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palakiko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcbasketball wants to clinch.
Palakiko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Palakiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcbasketball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcbasketball throws a jab when Palakiko was well out of range.
Palakiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcbasketball takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palakiko, as that shot connected.
Palakiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Palakiko cracks a nice hook into Mcbasketball's ribs.
Mcbasketball ducks right into an uppercut from Palakiko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palakiko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palakiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcbasketball eats them both and turns towards Palakiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mcbasketball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palakiko.
Palakiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palakiko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcbasketball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palakiko defends well and Mcbasketball ends up having to push Palakiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Palakiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranjis Mcbasketball.
Jab, jab by Palakiko - just one landing.
Palakiko lands a jab to Mcbasketball's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palakiko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Palakiko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcbasketball takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcbasketball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palakiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcbasketball.
Palakiko scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcbasketball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcbasketball walks into a stiff left hand from Palakiko.
Mcbasketball pushes Palakiko up against the cage in a clinch.
Palakiko scores with a shot to the side of Mcbasketball's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcbasketball.
Palakiko scores with a hook to the body.
Mcbasketball prevents Palakiko from breaking the clinch.
Mcbasketball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palakiko can't find room to land a body shot as Mcbasketball controls the action.
Palakiko manages to break the clinch.
Palakiko digs a good hook to Mcbasketball's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcbasketball closes the distance and clinches up with Palakiko, looking for a takedown. Mcbasketball pushes Palakiko against the cage but Palakiko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcbasketball is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palakiko.
Palakiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palakiko with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Palakiko dominated that round.
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.
Mcbasketball tries to clinch up
and Palakiko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Palakiko. Beautiful body shot.
Mcbasketball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palakiko stalks Mcbasketball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcbasketball's face. Mcbasketball staggers backwards, shaken.
Palakiko lands a body shot.
Palakiko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palakiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Palakiko backs off Mcbasketball throws a huge counter combo but Palakiko manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palakiko, as that shot connected.
Mcbasketball throws a jab when Palakiko was well out of range.
Palakiko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Palakiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcbasketball can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcbasketball fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Palakiko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palakiko misses with a few strikes there.
Daniel Palakiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Palakiko connects with a looping right hand.
Mcbasketball misses with a hook.
Palakiko connects with a crisp jab.
Daniel Palakiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcbasketball falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palakiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palakiko throws a shot to the body.
Palakiko digs a good hook to Mcbasketball's body.
Palakiko cracks a nice hook into Mcbasketball's ribs.
Palakiko connects with a looping right hand.
Mcbasketball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palakiko moves away.
Palakiko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palakiko throws a right hand that Mcbasketball ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcbasketball also avoids with ease.
Mcbasketball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palakiko.
Mcbasketball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Palakiko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcbasketball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Palakiko.
Mcbasketball throws the left hand but Palakiko avoids the punch easily.
Palakiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcbasketball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palakiko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcbasketball.
Palakiko leaves Mcbasketball with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Palakiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranjis Mcbasketball.
Palakiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball is trying desperately to land a takedown but Palakiko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcbasketball.
Palakiko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Palakiko.
Palakiko lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palakiko misses with the combination.
Mcbasketball swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palakiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcbasketball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcbasketball takes one to the side of the head.
Daniel Palakiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palakiko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcbasketball is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Palakiko misses with a head kick.
Mcbasketball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcbasketball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcbasketball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palakiko defends it nicely.
Palakiko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palakiko sprawls well. Palakiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcbasketball gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcbasketball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palakiko lands a nice looking body shot.
Palakiko connects with the punch.
Mcbasketball swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palakiko counters with a left to the body.
Palakiko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palakiko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Palakiko does no damage.
Mcbasketball needs to keep his hands up - Palakiko had a free shot at his head there.
Mcbasketball takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palakiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcbasketball should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Palakiko misses.
Palakiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palakiko lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcbasketball's head.
Palakiko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcbasketball back to the cage. Palakiko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Palakiko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mcbasketball tries to clinch up but Palakiko circles away and keeps his distance.
Palakiko slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcbasketball, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcbasketball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcbasketball throws a looping overhand right but Palakiko ducks down to avoid it.
Palakiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcbasketball's head.
Palakiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcbasketball should have avoided that one.
Mcbasketball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palakiko lands an overhand right.
Palakiko lands with a nice body punch.
Palakiko lands with a nice combination. Mcbasketball backs away looking to recover.
Palakiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcbasketballs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcbasketball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palakiko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palakiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcbasketball misses with a shot to the body
and Palakiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palakiko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcbasketball's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palakiko wants to stand and escape but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Mcbasketball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcbasketball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palakiko is looking to stand up but Mcbasketball isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Palakiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palakiko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palakiko tries to get out of the position.
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mcbasketball seems to have locked his on tight now - Palakiko screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mcbasketball, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Daniel Palakiko stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, I'll bounce back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eradius Aquiles (ranked 4207 p4p, 24853 weight class) and Troy Hoffman (ranked 521 p4p, 790 weight class). Hoffman has chosen Fireproof as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Troy Hoffman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eradius Aquiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Aquiles.
Hoffman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoffman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aquiles in his tracks.
Aquiles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoffman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoffman throws the kick towards the body but Aquiles avoids it.
Hoffman misses with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hoffman.
Aquiles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aquiles.
Aquiles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoffman 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 Aquiles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aquiles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hoffman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Aquiles.
Aquiles misses with a kick to the body.
Aquiles looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
Hoffman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Hoffman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquiles misses with a body kick.
Aquiles tries to land a front kick but Hoffman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoffman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aquiles with a body shot.
Aquiles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Aquiles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aquiles staying out of range there.
Aquiles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aquiles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoffman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Troy Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquiles looks to land a body kick but Hoffman moved away.
Aquiles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoffman with a hook.
Aquiles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Aquiles ducks straight into an uppercut from Hoffman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Aquiles manages to regain guard straight away.
 Aquiles is rocked!
Hoffman postures up in Aquiles's guard and throws a big left but Aquiles blocks it.
Oh Aquiles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aquiles wants to get back to his feet but Hoffman passes into half guard.
Aquiles seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aquiles wants to stand back up but Hoffman manages to pass into side control.
Hoffman tries to score with some ground and pound. Aquiles controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hoffman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aquiles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoffman scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquiles tries to improve position but can't.
Hoffman decides to stand back up. Hoffman steps back and let's Aquiles get back to his feet.
Aquiles lands a head kick. Hoffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aquiles with the inside leg kick.
Aquiles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aquiles checks a leg kick.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Aquiles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aquiles ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aquiles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoffman misses with a double jab.
Aquiles throws a nice outside 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!
A solid body kick from Aquiles.
Hoffman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aquiles.
Aquiles connects with a high kick.
Aquiles throws a nice head kick!
Aquiles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoffman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aquiles scores with a leg kick.
Aquiles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquiles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aquiles!
Aquiles fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoffman in the body.
Aquiles delivers a nice body kick.
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 Eradius Aquiles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aquiles.
Hoffman scores with the left hand. Aquiles knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoffman thuds his right hand into Aquiles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aquiles lands a head kick. Hoffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Aquiles lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Aquiles.
Eradius Aquiles is winning the standup battle so far.
Aquiles throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Aquiles delivers a nice body kick.
Hoffman takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquiles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aquiles misses with a head kick.
Aquiles throws a nice head kick!
Aquiles throws a front kick that sends Hoffman stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman batters Aquiles with a massive right followed by a huge left! Aquiles is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hoffman lands a final crushing right hand to drop Aquiles to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hoffman is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Troy Hoffman!
After the big win, Troy Hoffman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Chapman (ranked 5955 p4p, 4402 weight class) and Carcarah Catartes (ranked 566 p4p, 450 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredrick Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carcarah Catartes!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Catartes counters with a solid body kick.
Catartes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Catartes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chapman misses the target.
Chapman throws a poor cross that misses
and Chapman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catartes throws the kick towards the body but Chapman avoids it.
Catartes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Catartes.
Chapman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Catartes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Catartes - just one landing.
Fredrick Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman blocks a jab.
Chapman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman with a hook.
Catartes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catartes throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catartes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chapman staying out of range there.
Catartes avoids the body shot from Chapman.
Catartes throws out a counter right but Chapman avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Catartes misses
and Chapman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Catartes thinking.
Chapman cracks a nice hook into Catartes's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Catartes.
Catartes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chapman counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Chapman misses.
Catartes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Catartes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chapman 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 two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman lands a nice shot to the body.
Catartes throws an overhand right that lands on Chapman's shoulder, as Chapman tries to avoid the shot.
Catartes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chapman momentarily.
Catartes throws a head kick that half lands.
Catartes misses with a looping right.
Catartes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Catartes.
Decent striking displayed by Catartes there.
Catartes throws a body kick that misses.
Chapman misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Catartes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catartes lands a glancing blow to the side of Chapman's head.
Chapman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Catartes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Chapman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chapman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Catartes at a distance.
Catartes throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman throwing a counter right hand but Catartes manages to avoid it.
Catartes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Chapman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chapman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catartes manages to avoid it.
Catartes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chapman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chapman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catartes moves away.
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chapman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Catartes counters with a big head kick but Chapman shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catartes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chapman moves out of range as Catartes throws a body kick.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick.
Catartes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chapman takes a step back to recover.
Chapman moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapman misses with a looping right.
Catartes looks to land a body kick but Chapman moved away.
Chapman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Catartes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Chapman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carcarah Catartes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chapman lands with an uppercut that bounces Catartes off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Catartes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Catartes.
Catartes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Carcarah Catartes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chapman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Catartes doesn't seem bothered though.
Catartes with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapman. Catartes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catartes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chapman back to the cage. Catartes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chapman tests Catartes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catartes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Catartes misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catartes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Chapman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chapman misses with a body punch
and Catartes counters with a right hand to the body.
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Catartes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chapman throws a lazy right hand but Catartes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chapman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chapman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapman connects with a single shot there.
Catartes misses with an uppercut.
Catartes throws the kick towards the body but Chapman avoids it.
Catartes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catartes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chapman manages to avoid it.
Catartes scores with a jab. Chapman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Catartes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catartes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Catartes misses its intended target.
Chapman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chapman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Catartes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chapman scrambles back to his feet.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick.
Chapman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chapman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chapman misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Catartes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carcarah Catartes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catartes looks to land a left hand but Chapman moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catartes lands a jab to Chapman's midsection.
Chapman misses with a lunging right hand
and Catartes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chapman thinking.
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chapman takes a swing at Catartes's ribcage but misses.
Catartes wants to slow Chapman down by chopping away at his legs.
Catartes misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Catartes throws a push kick but Chapman slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Chapman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catartes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catartes misses with a jab to the body
and Chapman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catartes misses with a body kick.
Catartes walks into a left hand.
Chapman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chapman looks to land a left hand but Catartes moved out of range nicely.
Catartes throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catartes misses with the combination.
Catartes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Catartes moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catartes throws a front kick that sends Chapman stumbling back into the cage.
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 Fredrick Chapman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Catartes throws a hook but Chapman avoids it easily.
Chapman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chapman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catartes.
Nice defenses there by Catartes.
Chapman avoids a kick to the body.
Catartes looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Catartes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chapman will feel that in the morning.
Catartes misses with a wild body shot.
Chapman looks to land a left hand but Catartes moved out of range nicely.
Catartes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Catartes has time to react.
Catartes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chapman throws a right hand that misses
and Catartes counters with a nice body shot.
Catartes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapman misses with a hook to the body
and Catartes counters with a one-two to the body.
Catartes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Catartes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Catartes scores with a spinning back kick!
Catartes looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Chapman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.
Chapman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Catartes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Chapman throws an overhand right that lands on Catartes's shoulder, as Catartes tries to avoid the shot.
Catartes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chapman with a body shot.
Catartes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chapman will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catartes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catartes lands with a cross.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catartes moves away.
Chapman misses with a wild combination.
Catartes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick from Catartes.
Chapman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Catartes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catartes unleashes a big counter combination but Chapman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catartes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Catartes lands with a nice body punch.
Catartes slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
It seemed like Catartes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Catartes.
Chapman throws a body shot but no joy.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Catartes counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Catartes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catartes connects with a high kick.
Chapman throws a body shot but no joy.
As Chapman backs off Catartes throws a huge counter combo but Chapman manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Catartes does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Catartes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Catartes.
Catartes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catartes misses with the combination.
Fredrick Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Catartes ducks under a wild hook from Chapman.
Catartes thinks about the counter body kick.
Chapman misses with an uppercut.
Catartes tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chapman misses the target.
Carcarah Catartes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Catartes looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Chapman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catartes throws a push kick but Chapman slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Chapman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carcarah Catartes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Catartes 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Carcarah Catartes!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Carcarah Catartes!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Carcarah Catartes!
Carcarah Catartes wins by unanimous decision!
Carcarah Catartes made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martins Voranovskis (ranked 5758 p4p, 6139 weight class) and Scotty DeGuardio (ranked 552 p4p, 575 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martins Voranovskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty DeGuardio!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voranovskis tries a head kick but it misses.
DeGuardio lands a high kick!
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown but DeGuardio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voranovskis avoids the body shot from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis tries to counter with a takedown but DeGuardio is quick to defend against it.
DeGuardio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeGuardio lands a head kick. Voranovskis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voranovskis clinches up against the cage.
Voranovskis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeGuardio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeGuardio is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voranovskis manages to break the clinch.
DeGuardio throws a leg kick
and Voranovskis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voranovskis tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeGuardio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeGuardio pushes Voranovskis off looking to stand but Voranovskis dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voranovskis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Voranovskis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Voranovskis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Voranovskis stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeGuardio wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voranovskis is looking to advance position but DeGuardio won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Voranovskis stops DeGuardio from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scotty DeGuardio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeGuardio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Voranovskis counters with a three punch combo that has DeGuardio backing up. DeGuardio nods at Voranovskis to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis throws a body punch but DeGuardio moves out of range.
DeGuardio connects with a single shot there.
Voranovskis moves out of range as DeGuardio strikes.
Voranovskis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A right-left combo lands from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voranovskis attempts a counter takedown but DeGuardio avoids it well and moves away.
Voranovskis shoots in looking for a takedown. DeGuardio tries to sprawl out of it but Voranovskis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeGuardio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeGuardio scores with a jab. Voranovskis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeGuardio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeGuardio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeGuardio lands a head kick. Voranovskis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeGuardio throws a leg kick that misses.
Voranovskis moves out of range of the body kick from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeGuardio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeGuardio lands with an overhand left.
Voranovskis gets a clinch.
Voranovskis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeGuardio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Voranovskis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeGuardio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeGuardio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for DeGuardio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeGuardio looks winded!
Voranovskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeGuardio has had enough of the clinch but Voranovskis keeps him there for the moment.
DeGuardio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty DeGuardio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Voranovskis with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeGuardio counters with a series of strikes. Voranovskis will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeGuardio blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from DeGuardio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Voranovskis fails with a takedown attempt.
DeGuardio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeGuardio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeGuardio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voranovskis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeGuardio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGuardio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Voranovskis will feel that in the morning.
Martins Voranovskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voranovskis wants to clinch up but DeGuardio keeps it at a distance.
Voranovskis dodges the punch combination from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis throwing a counter right hand but DeGuardio manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voranovskis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Voranovskis stands up.
Scotty DeGuardio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeGuardio is breathing heavily.
DeGuardio throws a sloppy head kick and Voranovskis moves out of range easily.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that misses.
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeGuardio as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that Voranovskis semi-blocks.
A combination from DeGuardio does no damage.
Voranovskis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeGuardio throws a head kick but Voranovskis moves out of range.
Voranovskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from DeGuardio does no damage.
Voranovskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeGuardio circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeGuardio blocks a head kick by Voranovskis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeGuardio motions for Voranovskis to come forward. DeGuardio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeGuardio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voranovskis.
DeGuardio lands a head kick. Voranovskis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voranovskis darts in and clinches DeGuardio up against the cage.
DeGuardio tries to break free but Voranovskis pushes him back against the cage.
DeGuardio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeGuardio misses with a wild body shot.
Voranovskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeGuardio sprawls and moves away.
Voranovskis tries for a takedown but DeGuardio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voranovskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGuardio tests Voranovskis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voranovskis gets a takedown into half guard.
DeGuardio pushes Voranovskis off looking to stand but Voranovskis dives back in and keeps control.
DeGuardio has one foot on Voranovskis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Voranovskis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeGuardio sprawls well initially but Voranovskis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Voranovskis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voranovskis has a takedown stuffed.
DeGuardio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeGuardio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Voranovskis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeGuardio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Voranovskis is in DeGuardio's guard.
DeGuardio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice cross by DeGuardio.
DeGuardio tries a head kick but it misses.
Voranovskis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeGuardio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Voranovskis blocks a head kick by DeGuardio.
DeGuardio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voranovskis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty DeGuardio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Voranovskis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Voranovskis swinging wildly here.
DeGuardio lands a nice shot to the body.
Voranovskis dives in and grabs DeGuardio's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeGuardio pushes down on Voranovskis's head and hops out.
Voranovskis darts in looking for a takedown but DeGuardio gets double underhooks and turns Voranovskis into the cage.
DeGuardio decides to pull guard.
Voranovskis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeGuardio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voranovskis is controlling him.
DeGuardio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Voranovskis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGuardio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scotty DeGuardio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeGuardio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGuardio digs a good hook to Voranovskis's body.
DeGuardio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voranovskis circles away quickly and effectively.
Voranovskis avoids the head kick by DeGuardio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio unleashes a big counter combination but Voranovskis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Voranovskis is predictable there
and DeGuardio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeGuardio scores with a nice right hand.
DeGuardio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voranovskis was well out of range. Poor timing from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis throws a big counter combination but DeGuardio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from DeGuardio does no damage.
Voranovskis lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio is looking for the big counter here.
Voranovskis fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeGuardio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Voranovskis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeGuardio's guard.
Voranovskis is standing up over DeGuardio. DeGuardio looks to escape but Voranovskis dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voranovskis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
DeGuardio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeGuardio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis checks a leg kick.
Voranovskis avoids the head kick by DeGuardio.
DeGuardio dodges the punch combination from Voranovskis.
Voranovskis clinches up with DeGuardio and pushes him back against the cage.
DeGuardio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voranovskis has him pressed against the cage.
Voranovskis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, DeGuardio regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. DeGuardio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
DeGuardio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeGuardio lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that misses.
Voranovskis closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeGuardio prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeGuardio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voranovskis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voranovskis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeGuardio or not.
DeGuardio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Voranovskis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but DeGuardio regains guard immediately.
DeGuardio kicks Voranovskis off and gets to his feet.
Voranovskis misses with a combination
and DeGuardio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Voranovskis tries to clinch there but DeGuardio circles away.
Martins Voranovskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotty DeGuardio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voranovskis blocks a head kick by DeGuardio.
Voranovskis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty DeGuardio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeGuardio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Scotty DeGuardio!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Scotty DeGuardio!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Scotty DeGuardio!
Scotty DeGuardio wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Scotty DeGuardio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Bertarelli (ranked 4280 p4p, 6761 weight class) and Magomed Mhiaolov (ranked 533 p4p, 734 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Bertarelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Mhiaolov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mhiaolov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Mhiaolov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bertarelli counters with a two punch combo.
Bertarelli scores with a nice right hand.
Mhiaolov needs to keep his hands up - Bertarelli had a free shot at his head there.
Bertarelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Mhiaolov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bertarelli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mhiaolov connects with a jab.
Mhiaolov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Mhiaolov misses with a hook
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mhiaolov misses with an uppercut
enabling Bertarelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Mhiaolov tried to score with a low kick but Bertarelli checks it.
Mhiaolov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertarelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Bertarelli.
Mhiaolov misses with a hook
and Bertarelli counters with a straight right hand.
Bertarelli misses with a combination
and Mhiaolov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bertarelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bertarelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Mhiaolov won't allow it.
Bertarelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bertarelli misses with a body punch.
Mhiaolov letting Bertarelli take a breather here.
Bertarelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mhiaolovs head.
Bertarelli stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli breaks from the clinch.
Mhiaolov throws a right and a left that Bertarelli avoids nicely.
Bertarelli checks the leg kick.
Bertarelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mhiaolov's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertarelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bertarelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bertarelli throws a shot to the body.
Bertarelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mhiaolov misses with a looping left.
Bertarelli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mhiaolov under the eye.
Mhiaolov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mhiaolov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bertarelli lands a body shot.
Mhiaolov misses with a double jab
letting Bertarelli counter with a right hand.
Mhiaolov thuds a left hand into Bertarelli's body.
A slow jab from Mhiaolov misses its intended target.
It looked like Bertarelli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mhiaolov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bertarelli, as that shot connected.
Bertarelli catches Mhiaolov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bertarelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bertarelli lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Bertarelli scores with a nice head shot.
Mhiaolov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a series of strikes. Mhiaolov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mhiaolov misses with a hook
and Bertarelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mhiaolov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bertarelli cracks Mhiaolov with a good jab.
Mhiaolov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bertarelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mhiaolov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mhiaolov misses with a right hand
and Bertarelli counters with a straight right hand.
Bertarelli scores with a body shot.
Mhiaolov misses with a body shot.
Bertarelli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bertarelli 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.
Mhiaolov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bertarelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bertarelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bertarelli jabs Mhiaolov right on the nose. Mhiaolov blinks but takes it well.
Bertarelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mhiaolov's head.
Bertarelli connects with a right hand. Mhiaolov shakes it off.
Bertarelli punishes Mhiaolov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bertarelli scores with a hook to the body. Mhiaolov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mhiaolov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bertarelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertarelli clobbers Mhiaolov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mhiaolov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a two punch combo.
Bertarelli lands with a good body shot.
Antonio Bertarelli is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mhiaolov takes one to the side of the head.
Mhiaolov throws a shot from downtown. Bertarelli moves away and avoids it.
Mhiaolov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bertarelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bertarelli connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Mhiaolov is predictable there
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Mhiaolov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bertarelli counter with a right hand.
Bertarelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bertarelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mhiaolov throws a right hand that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bertarelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov throws a leg kick
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bertarelli thuds a left hand into Mhiaolov's body.
Bertarelli scores with a punch to the head.
Bertarelli slips a jab from Mhiaolov.
Bertarelli digs a good hook to Mhiaolov's body.
Mhiaolov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mhiaolov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bertarelli.
Mhiaolov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bertarelli to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice combination there by Bertarelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bertarelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bertarelli does it's job there.
Mhiaolov misses the jab.
Bertarelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Mhiaolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bertarelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mhiaolov can do to turn this around?
Mhiaolov throws an off balance right hand
and Bertarelli counters with a straight right hand.
Mhiaolov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Bertarelli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bertarelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mhiaolov throws a lazy right hand but Bertarelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertarelli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov throws an off balance right hand
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Mhiaolov throws a right hand that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Mhiaolov misses with a right hand
and Bertarelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Bertarelli.
Mhiaolov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Mhiaolov walks into a straight right hand from Bertarelli.
Bertarelli lands a really nice looking cross but Mhiaolov seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Bertarelli.
 Mhiaolov is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Bertarelli misses.
Bertarelli lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bertarelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A low kick from Mhiaolov is predictable there
and Bertarelli counters with a straight right hand.
Mhiaolov swings widly with a right hand
and Mhiaolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mhiaolov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bertarelli counter with a right hand.
Mhiaolov misses with a double jab
and Bertarelli counters with a nice body shot.
Mhiaolov misses with a right hand
and Bertarelli counters with a straight right hand.
Bertarelli cracks Mhiaolov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bertarelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mhiaolov misses with a leg kick
and Bertarelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bertarelli lands a jab to the head.
Mhiaolov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mhiaolov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bertarelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mhiaolov throws a leg kick
and Bertarelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Mhiaolov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a two punch combo.
Bertarelli thuds a left hand into Mhiaolov's body.
Bertarelli punishes Mhiaolov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mhiaolov misses with a hook to the body
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bertarelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bertarelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bertarelli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Mhiaolov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bertarelli counters with a one-two to the body.
Mhiaolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bertarelli finish him?
Bertarelli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mhiaolov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mhiaolov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli scores with a nice strike.
Mhiaolov throws a right hand that misses
and Bertarelli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mhiaolov swings widly with a right hand
and Mhiaolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mhiaolov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bertarelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Mhiaolov throws a combination that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mhiaolov thinking.
Mhiaolov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mhiaolov looks to land a left hand but Bertarelli moved out of range nicely.
Bertarelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mhiaolov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Bertarelli does it's job there.
Bertarelli lands with a good body shot.
Mhiaolov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mhiaolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mhiaolov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bertarelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mhiaolov throws a right hand that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mhiaolov tries to work over Bertarelli's front leg with a kick but Bertarelli checks it.
Magomed Mhiaolov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mhiaolov misses with a straight right.
Mhiaolov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mhiaolov throws a leg kick
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Mhiaolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bertarelli.
Bertarelli scores with a nice strike.
Antonio Bertarelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've been informed that Mhiaolov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bertarelli needs to keep his hands up - Mhiaolov had a free shot at his head there.
Mhiaolov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bertarelli.
It looked like Bertarelli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mhiaolov.
Bertarelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mhiaolov in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mhiaolov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bertarelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bertarelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mhiaolov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bertarelli counter with a right hand.
Bertarelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mhiaolov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bertarelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mhiaolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bertarelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Mhiaolov.
A punch lands to the side of Mhiaolov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mhiaolov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bertarelli counters with a nice body shot.
Bertarelli scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bertarelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mhiaolov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Bertarelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bertarelli 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Antonio Bertarelli!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Antonio Bertarelli!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Antonio Bertarelli!
Antonio Bertarelli wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Antonio Bertarelli 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.
The defeated Magomed Mhiaolov had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponet,butt this wont be our final fight. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Newton Diaz (ranked 3678 p4p, 7247 weight class) and Saul The Sprawl (ranked 474 p4p, 742 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Newton Diaz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Newton Diaz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Newton Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul The Sprawl!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sprawl misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from The Sprawl misses.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick from The Sprawl lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into The Sprawl's guard.
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz wants to control from the top but The Sprawl keeps moving.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Sprawl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to control but The Sprawl wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Sprawl's face.
Diaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but The Sprawl is holding on tight.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Sprawl wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control the pace but The Sprawl is squirming around nicely.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Sprawl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diaz trying to control but The Sprawl is having none of it.
Diaz has control of The Sprawl's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Sprawl regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Sprawl's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Sprawl's face.
The Sprawl felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diaz working The Sprawl over with strikes here.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Sprawl has worked his arm free - good work by The Sprawl!
Diaz trying to control the action but The Sprawl is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Sprawl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz slows the pace down.
The Sprawl is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz has an Americana. The Sprawl didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diaz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diaz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Newton Diaz!
After the big win, Newton Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichigo Kurosaki (ranked 3416 p4p, 4251 weight class) and Trevor Lowe (ranked 425 p4p, 502 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichigo Kurosaki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Lowe ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowe on the side of the head.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ichigo Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowe throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Lowe saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki .
Lowe rushes Kurosaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Lowe is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
Kurosaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurosaki avoids the elbow strike from Lowe, against the cage.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosaki 's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosaki .
Kurosaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Kurosaki .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
Kurosaki tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki is rocked!
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike from Lowe.
Oh Kurosaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lowe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki .
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe misses with an elbow over the top.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lowe throws an elbow but misses.
Lowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lowe throws an elbow but misses.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurosaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurosaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurosaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurosaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe looking to stall.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosaki .
Lowe looks winded!
Lowe trying to control the position but instead, Kurosaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lowe into the cage.
Kurosaki lands with a light punch inside.
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Kurosaki lands a left hand.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kurosaki .
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosaki .
Kurosaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lowe takes a shot to the head.
Kurosaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Kurosaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurosaki .
Kurosaki presses Lowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kurosaki .
Kurosaki cracks Lowe with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosaki .
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lowe or not.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurosaki gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kurosaki .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kurosaki .
A shot in the inside from Kurosaki .
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosaki .
We've been informed that Lowe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kurosaki .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kurosaki .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurosaki .
Kurosaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Kurosaki lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki .
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosaki .
Lowe takes a shot to the head.
Kurosaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki .
Kurosaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurosaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurosaki .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki .
Kurosaki lands a right hand.
Lowe is rocked!
A short right from Kurosaki .
Lowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Kurosaki lands a body punch.
Kurosaki pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigo Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichigo Kurosaki 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurosaki drops Lowe with a huge uppercut! Lowe drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kurosaki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichigo Kurosaki !
After the fight, Ichigo Kurosaki 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.
Trevor Lowe spoke after the fight, saying 'Im sorry.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dany Leblond (ranked 2506 p4p, 3625 weight class) and Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 330 p4p, 465 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gunnar Bloodaxe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Leblond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblond slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leblond.
Bloodaxe throws a big counter head kick but Leblond avoids it with no problem.
Leblond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bloodaxe is fending him off so far but Leblond persists. Nope, Bloodaxe circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
Leblond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leblond is defended easily by Bloodaxe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dany Leblond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblond misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leblond is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Dany Leblond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblond throws a big shot that misses.
Leblond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloodaxe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leblond throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Leblond.
Leblond misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Bloodaxe.
Leblond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Dany Leblond has been cut.
Bloodaxe lands a big head kick that sends Leblond tumbling to the mat! Bloodaxe takes a step backwards and waves Leblond back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leblond is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Leblond's jaw. Leblond's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bloodaxe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 3540 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Demetrius Cadmo (ranked 387 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrius Cadmo !
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadmo shoots and misses
and Hughes moves into the clinch.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cadmo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hughes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Cadmo blocks it.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadmo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hughes has picked Cadmo up - he's going for a ride! Hughes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadmo is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cadmo is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hughes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cadmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes is pressing down on Cadmo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cadmo is holding on for now.
Cadmo trying to control here.
Hughes is controlling the pace.
Hughes wants to control but Cadmo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cadmo is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Cadmo is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cadmo .
Cadmo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadmo trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Cadmo is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cadmo off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadmo tries to roll but Hughes sticks to his back.
Cadmo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hughes.
Cadmo can't escape the position.
Hughes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cadmo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hughes.
We've been informed that Cadmo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes has the hooks in. Cadmo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes tries to get the hooks in deep but Cadmo pushed the leg off.
Hughes has the hooks in. Cadmo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hughes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Demetrius Cadmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadmo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Cadmo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadmo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Cadmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadmo is looking to improve his position.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes 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.
Hughes trying to control the action but Cadmo is working from the bottom.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Cadmo 's hands, connecting with Cadmo 's forehead.
Cadmo tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadmo trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cadmo can do to turn this around?
Cadmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cadmo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadmo is aware though and is defending well.
Cadmo looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cadmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadmo looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cadmo is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Cadmo keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Cadmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cadmo is on top in guard.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes pulls Cadmo in close to his closed guard and prevents Cadmo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadmo wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cadmo slips under a jab.
And Cadmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cadmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Cadmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cadmo gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadmo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Cadmo keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cadmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Cadmo is keeping the position.
Cadmo pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cadmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes works over Cadmo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cadmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes trying to control but Cadmo is working from the bottom.
Cadmo has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Matt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadmo is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hughes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cadmo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demetrius Cadmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadmo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Cadmo .
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes tries to counter by clinching up but Cadmo breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cadmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cadmo 's guard.
Matt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cadmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
Cadmo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Hughes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Let's go white! LET'S GOOOOOOO!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob White (ranked 1979 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Darrion McKee (ranked 224 p4p, 209 weight class). Darrion McKee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrion McKee!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKee.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKee closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrion McKee.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKee gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
McKee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
McKee passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McKee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKee is working for a submission of some sort.
McKee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
White is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White is refusing to be controlled, as McKee sits in half guard.
McKee tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKee keeps trying to improve his position.
White wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darrion McKee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKee.
McKee tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White jabs McKee right on the nose. McKee blinks but takes it well.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from McKee. McKee gets slowly back to his feet.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from McKee. McKee gets slowly back to his feet.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Darrion McKee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
McKee has a takedown stuffed.
McKee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
McKee tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKee takes a kick to the side of the head.
McKee is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrion McKee'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.
McKee wants to stay close but White steps back to make room for something. McKee seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from White and McKee drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob White!
Jacob White is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Jacob White 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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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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