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Ben Brannigan had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 160.9, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Mannyyy Pacquiaooo was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Vieira (ranked 3694 p4p, 4098 weight class) and Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 120 p4p, 135 weight class). Roberto Vieira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Msujfnaud Mspomfad's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mspomfad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vieira to the ground. Mspomfad is now in Vieira's guard.
Mspomfad being controlled here momentarily.
Mspomfad told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vieira pulls Mspomfad in to control the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mspomfad trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Mspomfad controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Mspomfad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mspomfad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vieira is pressed up against the cage. Mspomfad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vieira down to the mat. Vieira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mspomfad throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mspomfad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mspomfad stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mspomfad is one step ahead there.
Mspomfad looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vieira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mspomfad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mspomfad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mspomfad is trying to keep Vieira in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vieira dives in and grabs Mspomfad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mspomfad pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Mspomfad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mspomfad tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily
and Vieira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mspomfad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mspomfad wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Vieira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Mspomfad from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vieira pulls Mspomfad in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Mspomfad pushes his legs off easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left and a right from Mspomfad both land. Nice combination.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mspomfad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mspomfad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mspomfad forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieira feints and as Mspomfad raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Mspomfad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vieira passes into half guard.
Mspomfad is trying to stand up here but Vieira is controlling him well.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mspomfad moves into full guard.
Vieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mspomfad pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mspomfad is on top in guard.
Mspomfad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Mspomfad has passed into half guard.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Mspomfad has passed into half guard.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira striking off his back but it's not causing Mspomfad any problems.
Mspomfad looking to pass the guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Mspomfad from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mspomfad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Mspomfad lands a front kick.
Mspomfad darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Vieira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mspomfad is defending well.
Vieira letting Mspomfad take a breather here.
Mspomfad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mspomfad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira tries to score a body lock takedown but Mspomfad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Vieira is working for takedown but Mspomfad is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mspomfad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberto Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mspomfad is looking to clinch.
Mspomfad wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira feinted with a counter takedown.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mspomfad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mspomfad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vieira if he has to take too many more of those.
Vieira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mspomfad is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Vieira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mspomfad is trying to control but Vieira manages to pass to mount!
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mspomfad is looking to escape.
Mspomfad is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
Mspomfad is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Mspomfad taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira lands with some strikes.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Vieira working the ground and pound effectively.
 Mspomfad is rocked!
That has opened up Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Mspomfad is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Mspomfad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vieira with the ground and pound from mount.
The cut above Msujfnaud Mspomfad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mspomfad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mspomfad is still in real trouble! Can Vieira finish him?
Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 4130 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 385 p4p, 247 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montpoisante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montpoisante takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Montpoisante.
Takahashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Montpoisante dodges the ground and pound from Takahashi.
Takahashi taking a break here but Montpoisante is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Montpoisante tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Montpoisante is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Montpoisante trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Montpoisante is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montpoisante trying to control from the bottom.
Takahashi stalling.
Montpoisante trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi working over Montpoisante with some ground and pound. Montpoisante looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montpoisante is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takahashi working Montpoisante over with strikes.
Montpoisante makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Montpoisante misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montpoisante misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Montpoisante bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montpoisante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Montpoisante's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montpoisante.
A leg kick checked by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante throws a counter high kick but Takahashi was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
A leg kick checked by Montpoisante.
Takahashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Montpoisante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montpoisante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montpoisante tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montpoisante takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montpoisante thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montpoisante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Montpoisante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante misses with a double jab
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montpoisante quickly recovers to half guard.
Montpoisante has one foot on Takahashi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Montpoisante.
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montpoisante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Montpoisante throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Montpoisante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Montpoisante gets caught flat footed, as Takahashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Montpoisante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montpoisante throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Montpoisante's defenses.
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi fails with the takedown
and Montpoisante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Montpoisante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montpoisantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Montpoisante looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante misses with a body kick.
Montpoisante cracks Takahashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Montpoisante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montpoisante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montpoisante.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Montpoisante throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montpoisante misses with a series of wild punches.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montpoisante misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Montpoisante wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Montpoisante looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Montpoisante's temple.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montpoisante keeps working.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi prevents Montpoisante from improving his position.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Montpoisante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Takahashi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takahashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montpoisante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Montpoisante regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Takahashi.
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Montpoisante's guard.
Montpoisante is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi 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!
Montpoisante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montpoisante swinging wildly here.
Takahashi defending well as Montpoisante loads up on a big left hand.
Montpoisante takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Montpoisante slips the punch.
Montpoisante misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi goes for a double leg but Montpoisante avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montpoisante continues to drive forward.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Montpoisante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Montpoisante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montpoisante misses with the combination.
Takahashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montpoisante defends it well.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Montpoisante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Montpoisante. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Montpoisante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi shoots in and drives through. Montpoisante sprawls well.
Daniko Montpoisante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Takahashi.
Montpoisante stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Montpoisante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montpoisante connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montpoisante.
Montpoisante lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Montpoisante throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Montpoisante gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Montpoisante steps away.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Montpoisante.
Takahashi fails to land the takedown.
Montpoisante throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Takahashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takahashi.
Montpoisante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi slips nicely into half guard.
Takahashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takahashi is just content to waste time from the top position. Montpoisante takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takahashi throwing strikes from guard but Montpoisante blocks nicely.
Takahashi working some strikes from top position.
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montpoisante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genkei Takahashi.
I've got Takahashi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
A very excited looking Genkei Takahashi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Werdum (ranked 2502 p4p, 2262 weight class) and Maxim Volkov (ranked 326 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov feints and as Werdum raises his hands in defense, Volkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Werdum holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Werdum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Werdum tries to get out of the position.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Werdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Werdum, not yet.
Volkov trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Werdum is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov postures up in Werdum's guard and throws a big left but Werdum blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Volkov shoots in and bounces Werdum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Werdum pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Werdum blocks nicely.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Werdum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Werdum!
Werdum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Werdum tries to stand but Volkov is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Werdum is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Volkov won't allow Werdum to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Werdum has wrist control.
Werdum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Werdum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Werdum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Werdum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Werdum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werdum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Werdum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Werdum stuffs the takedown.
Werdum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov dives in and scores a takedown into Werdum's guard.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Volkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Werdum finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Werdum scoring well with a low kick there.
Werdum throws a leg kick that misses.
Werdum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Werdum stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Werdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Werdum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Werdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Werdum avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Anderson Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Volkov.
Werdum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Werdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in but Werdum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werdum.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Werdum.
Werdum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Werdum.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Werdum.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Werdum avoids nicely.
Werdum throws a nice head kick!
Werdum throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Werdum scores with a push kick.
Werdum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werdum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Werdum misses with a body kick.
Werdum gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Werdum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Werdum slips the punch.
Werdum needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson Werdum is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werdum manages to avoid it.
Werdum jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Werdum misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Werdum with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Volkov dives in and grabs Werdum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Werdum pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Werdum thinks about countering with a body kick.
Werdum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Werdum lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Werdum takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Volkov is rocked!
It looks like Maxim Volkov has been cut.
Werdum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdum finish him?
Volkov throws a hook but Werdum blocks it.
Werdum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Werdum.
A nice inside leg kick there by Werdum. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Werdum's head back.
Volkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Werdum was covering up waiting for the punch and Volkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Werdum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Werdum has wrist control.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Werdum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Werdum.
Werdum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Werdum as he avoids it easily.
Werdum is looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Werdum.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anderson Werdum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werdum lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Werdum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Werdum ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
Werdum throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Volkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Werdum wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Werdum is having none of it.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov throwing shots but Werdum is blocking nicely.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Werdum's head.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
Werdum is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Werdum's temple.
Werdum has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Werdum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tit Titty (ranked 3650 p4p, 3121 weight class) and Uncle Abner (ranked 421 p4p, 373 weight class). Tit Titty looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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265
11 - 6 - 0 |
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265
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tit Titty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Titty.
 It looks like Tit Titty has been cut.
Titty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Titty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Titty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abner lands a right hook to the body.
Abner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abner lands a big head kick that sends Titty tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves Titty back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abner in his tracks.
Titty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Abner misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abner, as that shot connected.
 Titty is rocked!
Abner moves in close and cracks Titty with a massive right hand! Titty, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Abner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uncle Abner!
Uncle Abner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Glomco Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herb Green (ranked 2180 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 313 p4p, 241 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Green has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green staying out of range there.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
A big right from Escobar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Green with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
Escobar throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escobar sprawls and moves away.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Green.
Green scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Escobar avoids it well and moves away.
Green looking to score a takedown here. Escobar is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Escobar's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Escobar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Escobar trying to control the position here.
Green is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
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 Herb Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Herb Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Escobar throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Green avoids the body shot from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big right from Green misses.
Green misses with the body kick
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green lands a jab.
Green shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Escobar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar trying to control but Green flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Green lands punches and elbows.
Green is punishing Escobar with some ground and pound.
Escobar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Escobar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Escobar is looking for a way out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar is in bad spot here.
Green wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Green off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Green looking to break Escobar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Escobar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Green will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herb Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green looking for the choke but no joy.
Green lands a shot to the head.
Green is looking to control Escobar but Escobar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Escobar manages to turn into his guard.
Escobar postures up.
Green keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is holding on to half guard well.
Escobar trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is pressing down on Green's thigh, looking to free his foot. Green is holding on for now.
Green wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Escobar wants to clinch.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Green misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Jab by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green blocks a jab.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Green wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Green cracks Escobar with an open hand slap.
Escobar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Escobar avoids it well and moves away.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green misses with a body shot
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Escobar misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Juanito Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green fails with the takedown.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Herb Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar works Green's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Green!
A relieved looking Herb Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Wilson (ranked 1536 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 230 p4p, 179 weight class). Wilson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Under the knife. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenichi Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Misahawa throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Misahawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Misahawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Misahawa throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson cracks Misahawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Misahawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Misahawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Misahawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Misahawa misses.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Misahawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson is just content to waste time from the top position. Misahawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Wilson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Misahawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Misahawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Misahawa wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Misahawa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson 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.
Misahawa keeping hold of Wilson's head, controlling as best he can.
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Misahawa pushes Wilson off but Wilson dives into side control.
Misahawa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Misahawa, who protects the arm well.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Misahawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson grinds an elbow into Misahawa's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Misahawa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Misahawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wilson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Misahawa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wilson yanks on the arm and Misahawa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wilson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Wilson!
Billy Wilson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Dankovich (ranked 918 p4p, 729 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 127 p4p, 100 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dankovich is out of range and Torvik settles back down.
Dankovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dankovich.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dankovich. That's going to slow Torvik down.
Torvik scores with a hook.
It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dankovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torvik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Torvik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dankovich! Torvik lets Dankovich back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dankovich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torvik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dankovich sizes up Torvik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik blocks a jab.
Dankovich punishes Torvik's body with a nice straight punch.
Dankovich with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheers as Torvik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dankovich doesn't seem phased though.
Anzor Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Torvik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dankovich.
Dankovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torvik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik throws a low kick but Dankovich moves out of range easily.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankovich.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dankovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Dankovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dankovich tries to clinch but Torvik moves away
and Torvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Dankovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
A right-left combo lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torvik counters with a nice right hand that sends Dankovich toppling to the canvas! Dankovich scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torvik finish him?!
Torvik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dankovich throws out the jab.
Dankovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anzor Dankovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anzor Dankovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torvik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torvik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dankovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dankovich.
Torvik lands a right hand.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torvik backwards.
Dankovich blocking some punches.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Dankovich.
Torvik blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Torvik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Dankovich blocking some punches.
Dankovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torvik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Anzor Dankovich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Torvik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Torvik.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Torvik controls the action.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torvik misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich prevents a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik working aggressively here.
Dankovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torvik backwards.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Torvik controls the action.
Torvik blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Dankovich.
Torvik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torvik.
Dankovich blocking some punches.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torvik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torvik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dankovich.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Dankovich.
Torvik lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Dankovich slips the punch.
Dankovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torvik checks a leg kick.
Dankovich lands a really nice looking cross but Torvik seems unphased.
Torvik walks into a jab.
A big left from Torvik misses.
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses.
Dankovich tries to clinch up.
Dankovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torvik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dankovich. That did some damage!
Dankovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torvik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torvik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Dankovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torvik doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dankovich throws a body punch but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torvik lands with a nice body punch.
Torvik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dankovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torvik, pushing him back against the cage.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich prevents a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torvik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Sven Torvik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich prevents a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik working aggressively here.
Torvik misses with a body punch.
Torvik lands a hook that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik lands with a light punch inside.
Torvik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dankovich works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Dankovich.
Torvik swings wildly with an uppercut but Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Torvik.
Torvik blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Torvik.
Dankovich throws an elbow that misses.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Torvik misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik lands with a right to the head.
Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich presses Torvik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torvik blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Torvik blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Torvik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anzor Dankovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Dias (ranked 1187 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Charles Murdock (ranked 184 p4p, 214 weight class). Dias kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Parade. The crowd seem to be enjoying Murdock's choice of entrance music: Feel good Inc.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Murdock catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
Dias throws out a powerful jab.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a nice body shot.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Dias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock swings widly with a right hand
and Dias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dias misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Murdock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid body kick from Dias.
Murdock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock works Dias's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock misses with an uppercut
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdock get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Murdock stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dias runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quintus Dias!
Our winner, Quintus Dias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 879 p4p, 961 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 117 p4p, 127 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. This should be fireworks!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison forces Kanaani back against the cage and clinches.
Kanaani manages to break the clinch.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanaani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Kanaani lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Kanaani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanaani wants to clinch.
Kanaani drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
Kanaani takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison can't get the takedown.
Kanaani wants to take the fight to the mat but Morrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanaani clinches.
Kanaani lands a takedown into guard.
Kanaani being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison has Kanaani pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanaani stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Kanaani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanaani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanaani stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison seems keen to control Kanaani's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kanaani preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani works over Morrison with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morrison holds on and takes a little breather.
Morrison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanaani drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison wants a takedown but no success here.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Kanaani controls the action.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants a takedown.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kanaani.
A short right from Morrison.
Kanaani tries for a takedown but Morrison manages to get underhooks.
Kanaani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kanaani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanaani misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Kanaani.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanaanis head.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Kanaani can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kanaani clinches with his opponent.
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison tries to keep at a distance but Kanaani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frank Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanaani wants a takedown.
Kanaani takes a shot to the head.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrison gets through Kanaani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanaani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morrison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morrison presses Kanaani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kanaani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison can't get the takedown.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Kanaani blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kanaani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Kanaani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison lands with a straight right. Kanaani didn't see that one coming.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanaani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanaani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the head.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kanaani drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands.
Morrison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kanaani seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Morrison can turn it around.
Morrison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanaani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Kanaani throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanaani defends well and Morrison ends up having to push Kanaani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Kanaani wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanaani wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Kanaani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Kanaani is out of range.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Morrison is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Morrison avoids them all with ease.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanaani is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kanaani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kanaani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kanaani throws a good cross that connects.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Kanaani moved out of range nicely.
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kanaani drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kanaani.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to work over Kanaani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanaani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Morrison.
Kanaani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kanaani as Morrison shoots in.
Kanaani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Morrison works over Kanaani's head and body with a nice combination.
Morrison catches Kanaani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrison looks for a takedown but Kanaani sprawls well.
Kanaani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanaani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
Kanaani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Kanaani wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Kanaani walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
Kanaani tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kanaani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown but Morrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kanaani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Kanaani counters with an outside leg kick.
Kanaani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanaani throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Kanaani scores with a body shot.
Kanaani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanaani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanaani takes one to the side of the head.
Morrison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kanaani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morrison is in Kanaani's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kanaani manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Kanaani gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Morrison.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Kanaani avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Kanaani can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws the left hand but Kanaani avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Kanaani.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kanaani doesn't seem bothered though.
Kanaani rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrison.
Kanaani is looking to control Morrison's arms but Morrison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kanaani has his back to the cage.
Kanaani blocking some punches.
Kanaani has Morrison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kanaani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morrison tumbling to the mat - Kanaani dives into Morrison's guard.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morrison postures up in Kanaani's guard and throws a big left but Kanaani blocks it.
Morrison throws a strike but Kanaani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the position here.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanaani's guard.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kanaani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kanaani wants to get back to his feet but Morrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrison cracks Kanaani with a solid left hand.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison postures up.
Kanaani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison tries to move into range but Kanaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Morrison.
I've got Morrison 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
An out of breath Frank Morrison 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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