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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Vernon (ranked 2097 p4p, 6977 weight class) and Sone Fujimaro (ranked 243 p4p, 627 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Issac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimaro slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Vernon works over Fujimaro's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that Vernon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Jab by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vernon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimaro looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Fujimaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vernon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fujimaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fujimaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vernon throws a shot to the body.
Vernon takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fujimaro.
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon avoids the head kick by Fujimaro.
Donk. Vernon catches Fujimaro right on the button with a cross.
Vernon is looking to wear down Fujimaro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Fujimaro is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fujimaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vernon.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujimaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon thows a huge punch but Fujimaro dodges it nicely.
Fujimaro is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Fujimaro is defending the position.
Vernon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujimaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon defending well as Fujimaro loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
As Vernon backs off Fujimaro throws a huge counter combo but Vernon manages to avoid it all.
Vernon throws a body punch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon moves out of range as Fujimaro throws a body kick.
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon feints and as Fujimaro raises his hands in defense, Vernon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujimaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro manages to break the clinch.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Fujimaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujimaro scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fujimaro scores with a body shot.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
Fujimaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Vernon counters with a single leg into guard. Fujimaro didn't expect that.
Vernon advances to half guard.
Fujimaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vernon wants to control but Fujimaro is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon throwing shots but Fujimaro is blocking nicely.
Vernon is keen to just control but Fujimaro is a slippery customer.
Fujimaro is trying to stand up here but Vernon is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vernon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a double jab
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fujimaro thinking.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon shoots in and bounces Fujimaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fujimaro kicks Vernon off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Fujimaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vernon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujimaro doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Vernon finds it's way through Fujimaro's defenses.
Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vernon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Fujimaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vernon walks into a left hand.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Vernon does no damage.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujimaro but Fujimaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
Vernon feints and as Fujimaro raises his hands in defense, Vernon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fujimaro pushes Vernon off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon misses with a shot to the body
and Fujimaro counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon with a nice cross.
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujimaro misses with a two punch combination.
Fujimaro throws a nice looking combination but Vernon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Vernon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujimaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Fujimaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Vernon is wise to it.
Vernon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vernon.
Vernon throws a body punch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro thumps Vernon with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vernon takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
Vernon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vernon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vernon stuns Fujimaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vernon throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Fujimaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vernon with a body shot.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Fujimaro swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Issac Vernon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Fujimaro keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Fujimaro pushes Vernon off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fujimaro quickly recovers to half guard.
Vernon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vernon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vernon trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Fujimaro defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujimaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vernon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fujimaro throws the kick towards the body but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujimaro.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fujimaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Fujimaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimaro! But no joy.
Vernon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon tries to bum rush Fujimaro with a series of wild strikes but Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Vernon with that takedown attempt.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Fujimaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fujimaro with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a nice looking combination but Fujimaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujimaro avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Issac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fujimaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fujimaro misses with the combination.
Vernon cracks a nice hook into Fujimaro's ribs.
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!
Fujimaro throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Issac Vernon.
I think Fujimaro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Issac Vernon!
An out of breath Issac Vernon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dam Son (ranked 4374 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Erik Eriksson (ranked 537 p4p, 201 weight class). Eriksson has chosen Scarlet - End in blood as his entrance music. Dam Son is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dam Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Son.
Eriksson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Son doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Eriksson does it's job there.
Son misses with a low kick.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Son.
Dam Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son throws a low kick but Eriksson moves out of range easily.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Son ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Son. Son circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Son slips under a jab.
Son throws a combination that misses
and Eriksson scores with a counter punch that sends Son to the canvas! Eriksson smells blood - he's punishing Son with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Son has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Eriksson!
Erik Eriksson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bibiano Salvador (ranked 2900 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Henry Of Skalitz (ranked 381 p4p, 258 weight class). Henry Of Skalitz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bibiano Salvador's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bibiano Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Of Skalitz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador tries to clinch but Of Skalitz is having none of it.
Of Skalitz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salvador shoots in for a takedown but Of Skalitz shows good takedown defense.
Of Skalitz moves out of range as Salvador throws a body kick.
Salvador throws a head kick but Of Skalitz moves out of range.
Salvador tries to work over Of Skalitz's front leg with a kick but Of Skalitz checks it.
Salvador tries to clinch but Of Skalitz moves out of range.
Of Skalitz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salvador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Of Skalitz.
Of Skalitz motions for Salvador to come forward. Of Skalitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Skalitz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Salvador misses
and Of Skalitz counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Bibiano Salvador has been cut.
Salvador checks a leg kick nicely.
Of Skalitz thuds his right hand into Salvador's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Skalitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvador under the eye.
Salvador drives through with a takedown into Of Skalitz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salvador controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Of Skalitz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Of Skalitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Of Skalitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvador trying to control but Of Skalitz is working from the bottom.
Salvador looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Skalitz keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.
Salvador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvador throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Skalitz wants to counter the offense by Salvador and move into the clinch position.
Of Skalitz slips under a jab from Salvador.
A little jabbing left from Of Skalitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Skalitz checks the leg kick.
Of Skalitz throws out a counter right but Salvador avoids it with no problem.
Of Skalitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvador wants to slow Of Skalitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Of Skalitz misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Of Skalitz connects with a leg kick.
Salvador misses with a takedown attempt - Of Skalitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salvador is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Skalitz.
Henry Of Skalitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Of Skalitz throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salvador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Of Skalitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bibiano Salvador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador shoots in for a takedown but Of Skalitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvador swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Skalitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Of Skalitz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador throws a low kick but Of Skalitz avoids it.
Salvador misses with a lunging right hand
and Of Skalitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Of Skalitz.
Salvador does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salvador shoots in for a takedown but Of Skalitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Of Skalitz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Of Skalitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador throws a sloppy head kick
and Of Skalitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salvador rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Of Skalitz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salvador! Of Skalitz lets Salvador back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Salvador is rocked!
Of Skalitz throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range.
Oh Salvador is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salvador swings for the body but Of Skalitz moves out of range.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salvador tries to get into range but Of Skalitz steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Salvador! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Of Skalitz scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Of Skalitz!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Of Skalitz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 2079 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 288 p4p, 323 weight class). Dwight Schrute has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schrute throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schrute stalling against the cage.
Schrute lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chiddell breaks the clinch.
Chiddell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schrute.
Schrute has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chiddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schrute.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schrute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chiddell's elbow.
A short right from Schrute.
Schrute misses with the head strike.
Chiddell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schrute misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chiddell lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Schrute.
Chiddell is leaning against Schrute and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schrute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schrute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chiddell backwards.
Schrute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chiddell manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Schrute misses the target.
Chiddell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiddell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schrute is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Schrute forces Chiddell back against the cage and clinches.
Chiddell blocks an elbow strike.
Chiddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chiddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
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!
Schrute swings for the body but Chiddell moves out of range.
It seemed like Chiddell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrute with a jab.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schrute forces Chiddell back against the cage and clinches.
Schrute pushes Chiddell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chiddell is trying to break the clinch but Schrute has him pressed against the cage.
Schrute prevents a body shot from Chiddell.
Schrute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chiddell backwards.
Schrute lands a damaging elbow.
 Chiddell is rocked!
Chiddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schrute misses with the head strike.
Chiddell wants to get back to striking at distance but Schrute won't allow it.
Schrute misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute has Chiddell pressed against the cage, preventing Chiddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chiddell can't break the clinch.
Chiddell dodges an elbow strike from Schrute.
Chiddell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schrute lands a shoulder strike.
Schrute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chiddell backwards.
Chiddell is still on wobbly legs! Can Schrute finish him?
Chiddell prevents a body shot from Schrute.
Chiddell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schrute.
Chiddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schrute throws a head punch that misses.
Schrute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schrute misses with a punch on the inside.
Chiddell seems to have recovered his senses.
Chiddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schrute stalling the fight.
Schrute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chiddell blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Schrute.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schrute lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schrute struggles to land a body shot inside as Chiddell controls his hands.
Chiddell wants to get back to striking at distance but Schrute won't allow it.
Chiddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiddell tries to break the clinch but Schrute is controlling the position.
Schrute lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Schrute lands a body punch.
Schrute lands an elbow inside that Chiddell shrugs off.
Schrute misses with a body punch.
Schrute misses with an elbow strike.
Schrute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schrute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schrute tries to work over Chiddell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chiddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Schrute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
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.
BAM! Schrute delivers a spinning backfist that drops Chiddell like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dwight Schrute!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sanderlei Wilva (ranked 1472 p4p, 2969 weight class) and Fabricio Bettin (ranked 217 p4p, 395 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanderlei Wilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Bettin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bettin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bettin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bettin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Bettin.
Wilva lands a right hook to the body.
Wilva throws an off balance right hand
and Bettin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bettin. Wilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bettin.
Wilva lands with a nice body punch.
Bettin looks to land a combination but Wilva avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilva has managed to clinch.
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva is controlling him.
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Bettin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bettin.
Wilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Bettin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilva keeps control of Bettin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bettin is trying to push Wilva away but Wilva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bettin is trying to force a seperation but Wilva has the dominant position.
Bettin wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilva won't allow it.
Wilva lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Wilva.
Wilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Wilva.
Wilva lands a shoulder strike.
Bettin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bettin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fabricio Bettin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilva moves into the clinch.
Wilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bettin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bettin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bettin prevents a body shot from Wilva.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilva cracks Bettin with a nice body shot.
Bettin looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Wilva.
Wilva has Bettin pressed against the cage, preventing Bettin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Bettin backwards.
Bettin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wilva.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bettin trying to stall but Wilva improves his position.
Bettin is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Wilva has denied him.
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Bettin letting Wilva take a breather here.
Bettin has a couple of punches blocked by Wilva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilva tries a body shot but Bettin blocks it.
Wilva keeps control of Bettin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Wilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilva.
Wilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bettin prevents a body shot from Wilva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilva.
Wilva just leaning against Bettin, taking a breather.
Wilva is leaning against Bettin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bettin is rocked!
Bettin being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Wilva on the inside.
Bettin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilva finish him?
Wilva lands with a left to the head.
Bettin seems to have recovered his senses.
Bettin trying to control the position but instead, Wilva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bettin into the cage.
Wilva lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Wilva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bettin working hard to break the clinch.
Wilva lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bettin is trying to break the clinch but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Bettin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bettin backwards.
Wilva pushes Bettin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilva.
Wilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bettin is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilva has double underhooks.
Wilva lands a right hand.
Wilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilva pushes Bettin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilva works on Bettin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Wilva - that landed with a thud.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bettin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Wilva.
Wilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilva lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderlei Wilva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bettin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fabricio Bettin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bettin.
Wilva misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Bettin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilva closes the distance and pushes Bettin back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Wilva.
Wilva lands with a left to the head.
Bettin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanderlei Wilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilva cracks Bettin with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Wilva - that landed with a thud.
Wilva has Bettin pushed against the cage.
Bettin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Wilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bettin is breathing heavily.
Wilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilva is working Bettin over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wilva - that landed with a thud.
Wilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Bettin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilva digs a right hand into Bettin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bettin's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilva is leaning against Bettin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilva pushes Bettin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettins head.
Wilva lands a big right hand that drops Bettin! The killer instinct kicks in and Wilva finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wilva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanderlei Wilva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archy Banoffee (ranked 2296 p4p, 1623 weight class) and Pablo Cruz (ranked 240 p4p, 175 weight class). Banoffee comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Go to Rio. Pablo Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Archy Banoffee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Banoffee misses its intended target.
Banoffee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Banoffee should have avoided that one.
Banoffee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banoffee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banoffee with the inside leg kick.
Banoffee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Banoffee slips a jab from Cruz.
Banoffee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banoffee.
Banoffee takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Banoffee misses with some punches.
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz digs a good hook to Banoffee's body.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Banoffee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banoffee clinches with his opponent.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Banoffee.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Banoffee.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banoffee.
Banoffee misses with a low kick.
Banoffee moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Banoffee misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banoffee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banoffee lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Banoffee moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Banoffee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Banoffee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banoffee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Banoffee slips the punch.
Banoffee doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Banoffee moves out of range of the strikes.
Banoffee misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banoffee manages to avoid it.
Banoffee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Banoffee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Banoffee manages to break the clinch.
Banoffee closes the distance and clinches.
Banoffee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banoffee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banoffee wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banoffee closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries a body shot but Banoffee blocks it.
Banoffee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banoffee tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Banoffee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banoffee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banoffee moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Banoffee with an uppercut!
Banoffee throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banoffee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Banoffee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Banoffee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banoffee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Banoffee slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Banoffee.
Banoffee connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Banoffee tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Banoffee moves away from the strike by Cruz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banoffee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banoffee misses with a head kick.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Banoffee ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banoffee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz catches Banoffee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banoffee moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archy Banoffee 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.
Banoffee lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Banoffee does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Cruz backs away, Banoffee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Banoffee throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Banoffee throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz looks to land a combination. Banoffee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banoffee lands with an overhand left.
Banoffee tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Archy Banoffee is winning the standup battle so far.
Banoffee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banoffee is rocked!
Banoffee misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Oh Banoffee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz lands a nice hook to Banoffee's body. Banoffee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banoffee seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Banoffee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Banoffee looks to clinch but Cruz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Banoffee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pablo Cruz!
After the big win, Pablo Cruz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lavicci (ranked 1422 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Drew Barnes (ranked 164 p4p, 173 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lavicci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes works over Lavicci's head and body with a nice combination.
Lavicci looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
I was talking to Lavicci's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavicci.
Lavicci jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lavicci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
Lavicci tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavicci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes stalls.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Lavicci pulls Barnes into guard.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lavicci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes throwing shots but Lavicci is blocking nicely.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Lavicci uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lavicci with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Lavicci fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lavicci is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back!
Lavicci tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavicci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavicci is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lavicci avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throwing strikes and Lavicci squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.
Lavicci won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes is looking to slow Lavicci down with leg kicks.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lavicci shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavicci fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes has Lavicci pressed against the cage, preventing Lavicci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes is working Lavicci over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lavicci drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lavicci gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavicci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Lavicci persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavicci shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes works Lavicci's body with a nice hook.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Anthony Lavicci has been cut.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavicci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lavicci closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Lavicci pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes drives through and clinches with Lavicci against the cage.
Barnes is leaning against Lavicci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lavicci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Lavicci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Lavicci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes drives through and clinches with Lavicci against the cage.
Lavicci goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lavicci has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laviccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lavicci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has Lavicci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lavicci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes works on Lavicci's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavicci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lavicci can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Lavicci looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Lavicci's head.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Barnes!
A very excited looking Drew Barnes 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Lobchov (ranked 1433 p4p, 1139 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 210 p4p, 169 weight class). Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasili Lobchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
As Morrison tries to get set, Lobchov tries to push him back and clinch up but Morrison manages to avoid the attempt.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison jabs Lobchov right on the nose. Lobchov blinks but takes it well.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison distracts Lobchov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lobchov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Lobchov has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lobchov controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Lobchov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lobchov looking to control.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lobchov looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Lobchov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lobchov is on top in guard.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lobchov 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.
Lobchov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morrison's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Lobchov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobchov is looking to stand up but Morrison won't let him.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Lobchov tries to pass.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobchov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morrison sizes up Lobchov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
A quick step to the side and Lobchov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobchov lands a body shot.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Lobchov off the cage and back into range.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lobchov defends it nicely.
Lobchov is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison 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.
Lobchov misses with a straight right.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lobchov looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Lobchov shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Lobchov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobchov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobchov throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobchov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morrison pushes Lobchov up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison avoids the elbow strike from Lobchov, against the cage.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Lobchov avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Lobchov throws an elbow but it misses.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Lobchov avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Lobchov avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Lobchov blocking some punches.
Morrison wants a takedown but no success here.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Lobchov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison lands a left hand.
Lobchov blocks an uppercut.
Lobchov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison blocks the elbow strike.
Lobchov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Lobchov controls the action.
Morrison presses Lobchov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lobchov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobchov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Morrison tries to circle away but Lobchov has him pinned against the cage.
Lobchov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lobchov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lobchov.
Lobchov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Lobchov misses with an elbow over the top.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike from Lobchov.
Lobchov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lobchov cracks Morrison with a nice body shot.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Lobchov prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasili Lobchov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Lobchov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrison's defenses.
Morrison is trying to force a seperation but Lobchov has the dominant position.
Lobchov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov throws an elbow that misses.
Lobchov misses with an elbow strike.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Morrison.
Morrison tries a body shot but Lobchov blocks it.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Lobchov blocks an uppercut.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lobchov throws an elbow but misses.
Morrison blocks the elbow strike.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobchov pushes Morrison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vasili Lobchov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lobchov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morrison gets through Lobchov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morrison can't get the takedown.
Lobchov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison is working Lobchov over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lobchov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobchov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Lobchov lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Lobchov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Morrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morrison can't break the clinch.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobchov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lobchov has Morrison pressed against the cage, preventing Morrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lobchov lands a right hand.
Lobchov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lobchov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobchov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lobchov can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Lobchov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lobchov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobchov controls his hands.
Lobchov lands an elbow just above Morrison 's eye.
 It looks like Frank Morrison has been cut.
Lobchov pushes off an throws an elbow but Morrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lobchov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike from Lobchov.
Lobchov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lobchov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Lobchov wants to take the fight to the mat but Morrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but Lobchov blocks it.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Lobchov presses Morrison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lobchov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Lobchov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobchov throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Morrison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Lobchov controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobchov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lobchov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Lobchov keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison is in close to Lobchov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
Morrison is in close to Lobchov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lobchov's head.
Lobchov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasili Lobchov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Lobchov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard.
Lobchov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Lobchov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lobchov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lobchov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to keep Lobchov in close.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Lobchov controlling him for the moment.
Lobchov passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morrison is working Lobchov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobchov working a defensive guard here.
Lobchov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison is in close to Lobchov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lobchov keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Lobchov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasili Lobchov.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 524 p4p, 993 weight class) and Sean Harrison (ranked 19 p4p, 43 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corona Virus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Harrison misses with an uppercut. Virus saw that one coming.
Harrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virus.
Harrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virus jabs at Harrison's body.
A low kick from Harrison misses
and Virus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harrison! Virus lets Harrison back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virus misses with a hook
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison staying out of range there.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Virus.
Virus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virus.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Virus looks to throw the jab but Harrison is out of range.
Harrison tries to land a body kick
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Sean Harrison's cut even more.
Harrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Sean Harrison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virus lands a big uppercut and Harrison crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harrison looks OK. Virus waves Harrison back to his feet!
Harrison is rocked!
Sean Harrison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison sends Virus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harrison is motioning to the referee to let Virus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Virus is rocked!
Harrison ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Virus's jaw. Virus's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Harrison does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Harrison!
Sean Harrison is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sean Harrison rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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