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DMMA 31: Magrath vs Lee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Assndrop (ranked 1288 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 136 p4p, 142 weight class). O Malley has chosen Goat Talk- Sugar Sean as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sean O Malley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assndrop staying out of range there.
Assndrop lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Malley throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Assndrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assndrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assndrop clinches with his opponent.
Assndrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Malley's elbow.
Assndrop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Malley breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Assndrop saw that one coming.
O Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Malley cracks Assndrop with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Assndrop moves out of range of the leg kick from O Malley.
O Malley throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Malley tests Assndrop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assndrop tries to land a front kick but O Malley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Assndrop tries to clinch there but O Malley circles away.
A nice side step and O Malley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Malley scores with a kick to the body.
O Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
Assndrop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Assndrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Assndrop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assndrop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Assndrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop jabs O Malley right on the nose. O Malley blinks but takes it well.
Assndrop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Malley lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Assndrop.
O Malley walks into a jab.
Assndrop cracks O Malley with a good jab.
O Malley swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assndrop thuds a left hand into O Malley's body.
O Malley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assndrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Assndrop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Malley, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Assndrop.
Assndrop prevents O Malley from breaking the clinch.
O Malley is trying to force a seperation but Assndrop has the dominant position.
I was talking to Assndrop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Assndrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Malley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
O Malley throws a leg kick which misses Assndrop's front leg but catches the back leg as Assndrop tries to avoid it.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Assndrop drives through and clinches with O Malley against the cage.
Assndrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Malley tries to break the clinch but Assndrop is controlling the position.
Assndrop blocks an uppercut.
Assndrop controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Malley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assndrop's elbow.
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Assndrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Assndrop misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Assndrop.
Assndrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assndrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop misses with a body punch.
Assndrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Malley wants to get back to striking at distance but Assndrop won't allow it.
O Malley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Assndrop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if O Malley can turn it around.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Assndrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Malleys head.
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 Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Assndrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assndrop tries to clinch but O Malley moves away
enabling O Malley to counter with a crisp jab.
O Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Assndrop.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Malley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Assndrops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Assndrop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Assndrop tries to close the distance and clinch but O Malley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assndrop has closed the distance and engaged O Malley in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop lands a nice uppercut.
Assndrop misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Malley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Malley tries to break the clinch but Assndrop is controlling the position.
Assndrop lands with a light punch inside.
Assndrop can't find room to land a body shot as O Malley controls the action.
O Malley working hard to break the clinch.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
O Malley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Assndrop throws a punch but it's blocked by O Malley.
Assndrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Assndrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assndrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assndrop tries to throw a body punch but O Malley avoids it by throwing Assndrop back against the cage.
Assndrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Malley.
O Malley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
Assndrop slips under a jab from O Malley.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
O Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Malley lands a head kick. Assndrop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assndrop wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
Assndrop throws a series of punches but O Malley avoids them all with ease.
Assndrop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of O Malley's head.
Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Malley misses with a shot to the body
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands the left hand.
O Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Assndrop cracks a nice hook into O Malley's ribs.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Assndrop counters with a nice leg kick.
O Malley lunges at Assndrop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assndrop's hand.
Assndrop connects with a crisp jab.
Assndrop swinging wildly here.
Assndrop doesn't manage to clinch there - O Malley circles away.
O Malley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Assndrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Malley!
O Malley lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assndrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop closes the distance and clinches.
Assndrop misses with a body punch.
Assndrop prevents O Malley from breaking the clinch.
O Malley breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow O Malley down.
Assndrop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Assndrop closes the distance and clinches.
Assndrop stalling the fight.
O Malley wants to get back to striking at distance but Assndrop won't allow it.
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley slips a straight right by Assndrop.
A countering left hand to the body from O Malley misses.
Assndrop scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurits Assndrop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
O Malley throws a head kick but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop misses with a hook.
O Malley thuds his right hand into Assndrop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Malley scores with a sloppy right hand. Assndrop should have avoided that one.
Assndrop lands a body shot.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Assndrop is just out of range.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
A slapping body kick lands there for Assndrop.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
O Malley keeps the fight on the outside.
O Malley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Assndrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Assndrop wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
Assndrop's corner calls for a 1-2. Assndrop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley connects with the punch.
O Malley punishes Assndrop's body with a nice straight punch.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Assndrop misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting O Malley counter with a right hand.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Assndrop tries to clinch up
and O Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Assndrop is rocked!
Assndrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Assndrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Assndrop.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Malley.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Assndrop seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assndrop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maurits Assndrop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Malley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Assndrop counters with a left to the body.
O Malley blocks the body kick.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Assndrop finds it's way round the side to connect with O Malley's head.
Assndrop pushes O Malley up against the cage in a clinch.
Assndrop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Assndrop to work.
O Malley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sean O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Assndrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Malley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Assndrop moves out of range as O Malley throws a body kick.
Assndrop moves in looking to clinch but O Malley pushes him off.
Assndrop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Malley, pushing him back against the cage.
O Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Assndrop.
O Malley throws a head punch that misses.
O Malley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Assndrop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop tries to clinch up.
Assndrop tests O Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assndrop jabs O Malley right on the nose. O Malley blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Assndrop finds it's way through O Malley's defenses.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Assndrop moved out of range.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Assndrop moves out of range easily.
Assndrop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Malley.
Assndrop checks a low kick from O Malley.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Assndrop throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
Assndrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assndrop blocks a jab.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean O Malley.
I think Assndrop 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gee Gutsu (ranked 1364 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Daniel Sanninen (ranked 212 p4p, 286 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Sanninen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanninen takes a swing at Gutsu's ribcage but misses.
Sanninen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gutsu fails to land the takedown.
Gutsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanninen is fending him off so far but Gutsu persists. Nope, Sanninen circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Sanninen misses its intended target.
Sanninen misses with a looping right.
Sanninen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanninen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gutsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanninen's head.
Sanninen lands a glancing blow to the side of Gutsu's head.
It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
Gutsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu misses with a body shot.
Sanninen works over Gutsu's head and body with a nice combination.
Gutsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanninen with a nice calf kick.
Gutsu misses with an uppercut.
Sanninen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gutsus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gutsu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanninen but Sanninen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That kick from Sanninen tenderised Gutsu's leg. Gutsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gutsu checks a leg kick.
Sanninen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanninen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gutsu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanninen staying out of range there.
Gutsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniel Sanninen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutsu is looking to chop away at Sanninen's legs.
Gutsu misses the shot to the body.
Gutsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanninen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanninen.
Sanninen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanninen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu lands with a good body shot.
Sanninen misses with a kick to the body
and Gutsu counters with a shoot takedown. Sanninen fights it but they end up in guard.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Sanninen keeps moving.
Gutsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Sanninen keeps moving.
Gutsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutsu trying to move into half guard but instead Sanninen has managed to sweep!
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanninen is one step ahead there.
Gutsu is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Sanninen is proving a slippery customer.
Gutsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanninen defends well.
Sanninen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanninen preventing the sweep.
Gutsu wants to improve his position but instead Sanninen has moved into half guard.
Gutsu wants to get back to full guard but Sanninen has passed into side control.
Gutsu taking a bit of punishment here - Sanninen scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sanninen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanninen lands a lovely overhand right.
Gutsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanninen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutsu somewhat.
Sanninen slips a jab from Gutsu.
Gutsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanninen counters with a straight right hand.
Sanninen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gutsu moves out of range of the body kick from Sanninen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanninen tries to move into range but Gutsu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gutsu tries to land a leg kick but Sanninen saw it coming and moves away.
Sanninen loads up on a big right hand but Gutsu slips the punch.
Gutsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanninen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanninen manages to avoid it.
Sanninen is looking for the big counter here.
Gutsu gets a double leg takedown into Sanninen's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanninen holds on and takes a little breather.
Gutsu looking to sit in guard and control but Sanninen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gee Gutsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutsu seems keen to control Sanninen's posture.
Gutsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanninen is aware though and is defending well.
Sanninen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutsu has wrist control.
Gutsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanninen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanninen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen trying to control but Gutsu is working from the bottom.
Sanninen throwing strikes but missing.
Gutsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanninen preventing the sweep.
Sanninen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gutsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanninen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutsu has wrist control.
Sanninen won't allow Gutsu to sweep him here.
Sanninen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gutsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gutsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanninen is keeping the position for now.
Gutsu postures up and lands a big shot to Sanninen's brow.
Gutsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanninen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
Gutsu looking to sit in guard and control but Sanninen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanninen throwing strikes but missing.
Gutsu working for a triangle but Sanninen defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Sanninen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut.
That's time! Gutsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanninen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gutsu misses with a takedown attempt - Sanninen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gutsu walks into a left hand.
Sanninen misses with a body shot.
Gutsu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanninen sprawls and moves away.
Gutsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanninen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanninen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutsu's sensitive parts.
Gutsu misses with a takedown
and Sanninen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanninen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanninen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanninen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanninen checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Sanninen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanninen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanninen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanninen misses with a body shot.
Gutsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanninen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanninen.
Sanninen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanninen cracks a nice hook into Gutsu's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutsu misses with a takedown
and Sanninen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen jabs Gutsu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanninen feints and then cracks Gutsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutsu down.
Gutsu fails with the takedown
and Sanninen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanninen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniel Sanninen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanninen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanninen scores with a jab.
Gee Gutsu's cut is getting worse.
Sanninen scores with a punch to the head.
Sanninen jabs Gutsu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanninen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanninen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanninen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gutsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanninen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gutsu on the side of the head.
Sanninen with a nice calf kick.
Gee Gutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanninen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gutsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanninen misses with a head kick.
Sanninen feints and then cracks Gutsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutsu down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanninen.
Sanninen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu throws a right hand that misses
and Sanninen counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutsu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanninen.
Sanninen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gutsu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanninen lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanninen, as that shot connected.
Gee Gutsu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gutsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Sanninen.
Sanninen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sanninen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanninen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sanninen!
Daniel Sanninen very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Billingsly (ranked 2565 p4p, 3549 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 329 p4p, 445 weight class). Chad Billingsly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Hardman's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Billingsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingsly dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billingsly avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman tries to bum rush Billingsly with a series of wild strikes but Billingsly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billingsly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Billingsly can pounce on him.
Billingsly connects with a high kick.
Hardman cracks a nice hook into Billingsly's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman connects with a body shot.
Billingsly avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Hardman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billingsly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Billingsly rather than just go for the knockout.
Billingsly instigates a clinch.
Billingsly taking a breather.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hardman.
Billingsly tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Billingsly back against the cage.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardman lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Billingsly misses with some punches.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billingsly has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Billingsly.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Hardman.
Billingsly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Hardman 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.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Billingsly fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Billingsly.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
Hardman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billingsly misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman lands with a left to the head.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Billingsly lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Billingsly avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Billingsly as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Billingsly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardman tries a body shot but Billingsly blocks it.
Hardman letting Billingsly take a breather here.
Billingsly stalling in the clinch but Hardman improves position.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardman working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardmans head.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billingsly gets through Hardman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Billingsly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billingslys head.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Billingsly.
A hook to the body from Hardman.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
Billingsly lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billingsly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman pushes Billingsly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Billingsly is breathing heavily.
Billingsly taking a breather.
Hardman scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billingsly's elbow.
Hardman tries to work over Billingsly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Billingsly avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman lands an uppercut.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardman misses with some punches.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Billingsly.
Billingsly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billingsly blocking some punches.
Hardman working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Billingsly goes for a double leg but Hardman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardman continues to drive forward.
Billingsly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Billingsly swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman lands a hook that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Billingsly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardman.
Hardman tries a body shot but Billingsly blocks it.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billingsly's elbow.
Hardman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Billingsly tries to work over Hardman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billingsly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Hardman.
A body shot lands from Hardman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardman.
Hardman lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Hardman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman is leaning against Billingsly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billingsly swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman scores with a hook to the body.
Billingsly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Billingsly misses with the head strike.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardman.
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billingsly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Billingsly fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Hardman lands a hook that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Billingsly misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hardman.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Hardman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Hardman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billingsly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
A head punch on the inside from Billingsly fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Billingsly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
Billingsly lands a nice uppercut.
Hardman tries to work over Billingsly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billingsly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman cracks Billingsly with a nice body shot.
Billingsly blocking some punches.
Billingsly wants to break free but Hardman has control.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billingsly's elbow.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Billingsly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Billingsly lands a shot to the body.
Billingsly lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Billingsly.
A nice right hand lands inside from Billingsly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Billingsly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billingsly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Billingsly moved out of range nicely.
Brock Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick.
Chad Billingsly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardman blocks a low kick nicely.
Billingsly clinches up against the cage.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billingsly.
Hardman tries to work over Billingsly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billingsly lands a shot to the body.
Brock Hardman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardmans head.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Billingsly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Billingsly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardman throws a body punch but Billingsly moves out of range.
Hardman swings for the body but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Billingsly misses with a low kick as Hardman jumps back.
Hardman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardman throws a body punch but Billingsly moves out of range.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 Hardman is rocked!
Brock Hardman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Billingsly loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Billingsly darts in and clinches Hardman up against the cage.
Billingsly misses with the head strike.
Billingsly lands a body punch.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Billingsly.
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Billingsly finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Billingsly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Hardman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman prevents a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly dips a shoulder and cracks Hardman with a mighty uppercut! Hardman falls back against the cage and Billingsly unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hardman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Billingsly screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Billingsly!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chad Billingsly made sure he mentioned Dick Dolla Douchebag, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Conover (ranked 2667 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Israel Okoye (ranked 325 p4p, 314 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Conover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoye defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand.
Israel Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okoye. Conover shrugs it off though.
Conover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conover. Okoye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away.
Conover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okoye lands a leg kick that knocks Conover off balance momentarily.
Conover has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okoye lands with a shot to the body.
Okoye tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okoye moves into the clinch successfully.
Conover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conover managing to block the knees to the body from Okoye.
Okoye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Okoye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Okoye misses.
Conover throws a big counter combination but Okoye scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye scores with a leg kick.
Okoye throws a leg kick
enabling Conover to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoye throws a push kick but Conover slaps the foot to one side.
Okoye throws a leg kick but Conover checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okoye.
Charlie Conover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okoye throws a looping overhand right but Conover ducks down to avoid it.
Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okoye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conover scrambles back to his feet.
Okoye scores with a head kick.
It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut.
Conover lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoye feints and then cracks Conover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conover down.
Conover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoye momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoye lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Conover throws a hook to the side of Okoye's head but Okoye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conover just misses with a punch to the body.
Conover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okoye motions for Conover to come forward. Okoye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conover lands with a straight right. Okoye didn't see that one coming.
Okoye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Conover on his heels. He'll look to pass Conover's guard now, I'm sure.
Conover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Conover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoye is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conover is trying to maintain the position but Okoye is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conover tries to get out of the position.
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Conover.
Conover looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okoye stays in close to Conover's body and controls the position.
Okoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Conover is retaining full guard.
Okoye passes Conover's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Conover is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Okoye is working for a kimura but Conover is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Conover is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Israel Okoye!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trump TwentyTwenty (ranked 1662 p4p, 1970 weight class) and Braun Westen (ranked 217 p4p, 253 weight class). Braun Westen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trump TwentyTwenty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braun Westen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Trump TwentyTwenty has been cut.
TwentyTwenty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westen.
TwentyTwenty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westen on the side of the head.
It looks like Braun Westen has been cut.
TwentyTwenty moves out of range as Westen strikes.
Westen clinches up with TwentyTwenty and pushes him back against the cage.
Westen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westen tries to work over TwentyTwenty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TwentyTwenty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
TwentyTwenty throws a head punch that misses.
TwentyTwenty throws a punch but it's blocked by Westen.
TwentyTwenty has a couple of punches blocked by Westen.
Westen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westen blocks a body shot from TwentyTwenty.
TwentyTwenty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TwentyTwenty misses with a punch on the inside.
TwentyTwenty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from TwentyTwenty.
TwentyTwenty has a couple of punches blocked by Westen.
TwentyTwenty misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TwentyTwenty.
Westen tries to work over TwentyTwenty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TwentyTwenty swings wildly with an uppercut but Westen uses good head movement to avoid it.
TwentyTwenty lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen lands an uppercut.
TwentyTwenty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westen backwards.
Westen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land.
Westen blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from TwentyTwenty.
Westen works on TwentyTwenty's body with a couple of short punches.
TwentyTwenty misses with the head strike.
TwentyTwenty throws a punch but it's blocked by Westen.
TwentyTwenty blocks a body shot from Westen.
TwentyTwenty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westen's elbow.
TwentyTwenty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westen's elbow.
Westen tries to throw a body punch but TwentyTwenty avoids it by throwing Westen back against the cage.
Westen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but TwentyTwenty is keeping busy.
TwentyTwenty swings wildly with an uppercut but Westen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from TwentyTwenty - that landed with a thud.
TwentyTwenty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Westen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westen scores with a shot to the side of TwentyTwenty's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
TwentyTwenty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westen prevents a body shot from TwentyTwenty.
Westen working aggressively here.
TwentyTwenty scores with a shot to the side of Westen's head.
Westen throws a punch but it's blocked by TwentyTwenty.
Westen misses with a hook to the ribs.
TwentyTwenty blocks a body shot from Westen.
TwentyTwenty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by TwentyTwenty.
Westen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
TwentyTwenty tries to throw a body punch but Westen avoids it by throwing TwentyTwenty back against the cage.
Good body shot from Westen.
Westen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down TwentyTwenty.
TwentyTwenty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westen misses with a body punch.
Westen wants to stall.
TwentyTwenty misses with some punches.
Westen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
TwentyTwenty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westen looking to slow down the pace here.
TwentyTwenty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by TwentyTwenty.
A right handed body shot lands from TwentyTwenty.
Westen looks winded!
TwentyTwenty scores with a shoulder strike.
TwentyTwenty has a couple of punches blocked by Westen.
TwentyTwenty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TwentyTwenty lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by TwentyTwenty.
TwentyTwenty misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from TwentyTwenty fails to land.
Westen lands a nice uppercut.
TwentyTwenty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
TwentyTwenty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westen.
Westen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from TwentyTwenty.
TwentyTwenty pushes Westen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
TwentyTwenty lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwentyTwenty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westen backwards.
TwentyTwenty misses with a hook from the clinch.
TwentyTwenty lands a body punch.
TwentyTwenty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westens head.
TwentyTwenty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
TwentyTwenty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from TwentyTwenty - that landed with a thud.
TwentyTwenty throws a head punch that misses.
TwentyTwenty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TwentyTwenty cracks Westen with a nice body shot.
TwentyTwenty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
TwentyTwenty swings wildly with an uppercut but Westen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westen misses with a body punch.
TwentyTwenty throws a head punch that misses.
TwentyTwenty has a couple of punches blocked by Westen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TwentyTwenty lands a hook to the side of the head.
TwentyTwenty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westen misses with a punch on the inside.
TwentyTwenty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TwentyTwenty lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trump TwentyTwenty dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Westen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TwentyTwenty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TwentyTwenty digs a good hook to Westen's body.
Trump TwentyTwenty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TwentyTwenty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westen has time to react.
Westen is rocked!
Westen defending well as TwentyTwenty loads up on a big left hand.
TwentyTwenty misses with a few strikes there.
Westen throws out a counter right but TwentyTwenty avoids it with no problem.
TwentyTwenty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Westen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
TwentyTwenty drops Westen with a huge uppercut! Westen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. TwentyTwenty is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trump TwentyTwenty!
Trump TwentyTwenty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 2492 p4p, 3047 weight class) and Meluv Bigtitties (ranked 318 p4p, 389 weight class). Bigtitties comes into a darkened arena with his song building. JOE WALSH - I LIKE BIG TITS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Meluv Bigtitties has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Constantin Niculescu's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Meluv Bigtitties!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niculescu moves out of range as Bigtitties strikes.
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bigtitties.
Niculescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bigtitties misses with an uppercut.
Niculescu staying out of range there.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bigtitties throws a jab but it's blocked by Niculescu.
Bigtitties misses with a straight left.
A big left from Bigtitties misses.
A swing and a miss from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niculescu slips under a jab from Bigtitties.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigtitties with a jab.
Niculescu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niculescu lands a jab to the nose.
Meluv Bigtitties seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niculescu moves away from the strike by Bigtitties.
Bigtitties takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meluv Bigtitties is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu darts in looking for a takedown but Bigtitties gets double underhooks and turns Niculescu into the cage.
Bigtitties lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niculescu.
Bigtitties blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigtitties stops a takedown attempt from Niculescu.
Bigtitties has had enough of the clinch but Niculescu keeps him there for the moment.
Niculescu takes a shot to the head.
Niculescu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigtitties manages to break the clinch.
Bigtitties throws a hook but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bigtitties misses the target.
Bigtitties lands with an overhand left.
Bigtitties throws a big shot that misses.
Bigtitties has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bigtitties throws the left hand but Niculescu avoids the punch easily.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
Niculescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bigtitties might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bigtitties swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigtitties looks to land a right hand but Niculescu moved out of range.
Niculescu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Niculescu drives through with a takedown into Bigtitties's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bigtitties has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Niculescu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niculescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu has a couple of punches blocked by Bigtitties.
Bigtitties escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigtitties throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niculescu defending well as Bigtitties loads up on a big left hand.
Bigtitties throws a hook to the side of Niculescu's head but Niculescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bigtitties.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bigtitties sprawls and moves away.
Niculescu tries for a takedown but Bigtitties sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigtitties looks to land a right hand but Niculescu moved out of range.
Bigtitties misses the jab.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
Bigtitties looks to throw the jab but Niculescu is out of range.
Good shot there by Bigtitties.
It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigtitties misses with a straight right.
Bigtitties misses with a hook. Niculescu ducked under it nicely.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Bigtitties coming out on top.
Niculescu scores with a nice right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bigtitties enables Niculescu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bigtitties manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Niculescu wants to pass the guard but Bigtitties is keeping the position.
Niculescu won't allow Bigtitties to sweep him here.
Niculescu trying to control but Bigtitties is working from the bottom.
Bigtitties working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Bigtitties keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bigtitties pulls Niculescu in to control the position.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.
Niculescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigtitties is retaining full guard.
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.
Bigtitties looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niculescu is one step ahead there.
Niculescu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meluv Bigtitties dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Niculescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niculescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bigtitties to score with a decent uppercut.
Niculescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Niculescu wants to control but Bigtitties is keeping him busy.
Niculescu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bigtitties is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Niculescu controlling the position from side mount.
Bigtitties is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu takes a little break here. Bigtitties wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bigtitties tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Constantin Niculescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niculescu tries to move to mount but Bigtitties blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niculescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bigtitties keeps working.
Niculescu 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bigtitties misses with an uppercut.
Bigtitties rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Niculescu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigtitties is retaining full guard.
Bigtitties managing to control the position.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Bigtitties keeps moving.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niculescu trying to control but Bigtitties is working from the bottom.
Bigtitties has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niculescu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bigtitties lands with a cross.
Bigtitties swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Niculescu.
Niculescu scores with a takedown into Bigtitties's guard.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Bigtitties keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu is standing up over Bigtitties. Bigtitties looks to escape but Niculescu dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meluv Bigtitties will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niculescu sprawling to the canvas! Niculescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bigtitties finish him?!
Bigtitties drops Niculescu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bigtitties follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meluv Bigtitties!
A victorious Meluv Bigtitties thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hafir Dharris (ranked 1990 p4p, 2204 weight class) and Gage Bennett (ranked 271 p4p, 290 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hafir Dharris !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage Bennett!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Dharris feinted with a counter takedown.
Dharris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Dharris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Dharris sits in half guard.
Dharris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dharris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris looks to land a strike but Bennett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bennett controlling the position.
Dharris throws an elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dharris 's guard. Nice move by Bennett!
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharris 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.
Dharris has Bennett pulled in close to control his posture.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Dharris is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett stays in close to Dharris 's body and controls the position.
Dharris is pulling down on Bennett's head. It's preventing any offense from Bennett, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennett misses with a hook. Dharris ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharris gets a double leg takedown into Bennett's guard.
Dharris wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Dharris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dharris throwing strikes but missing.
Dharris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dharris cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharris passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dharris is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dharris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bennett defending well though.
Bennett 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.
Dharris looks to land a strike but Bennett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dharris throws a big right hand that misses.
Dharris throws a big right hand that misses.
Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett pulls Dharris in to control the position.
Dharris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round.
That's time! Dharris 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett cracks Dharris with a good jab.
Dharris dives in for a single leg takedown but Bennett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dharris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dharris trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett regains half guard, as Dharris was trying to land strikes.
Dharris misses with a head shot. Bennett uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dharris trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett controlling the position.
Dharris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dharris throwing strikes but missing.
Hafir Dharris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dharris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dharris scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett controlling Dharris 's posture.
Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharris is one step ahead there.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dharris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bennett.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control.
Dharris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Dharris .
Dharris cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Dharris .
Dharris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dharris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharris with the ground and pound but Bennett regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dharris thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Dharris working over Bennett with some ground and pound. Bennett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dharris throws a strike but Bennett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dharris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dharris trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Dharris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dharris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dharris wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Dharris is working Bennett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control.
Dharris throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dharris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dharris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dharris misses with the ground and pound.
Dharris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bennett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dharris .
The ground and pound from Dharris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bennett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dharris working away.
Dharris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharris cracks Bennett with a big elbow.
Dharris laying and praying for a moment but Bennett takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Dharris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dharris throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett is controlling Dharris 's trapped leg to prevent Dharris from advancing to side control.
Bennett is continuing to stall.
Dharris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bennett to regain full guard.
Gage Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharris preventing the sweep.
Bennett being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dharris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gage Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dharris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bennett for as long as he can get away with.
Dharris 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dharris continues to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dharris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Bennett avoids it well and moves away.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Dharris ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dharris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Bennett avoids it well and moves away.
Bennett cracks Dharris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dharris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dharris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafir Dharris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dharris , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris !
Hafir Dharris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clam Licker (ranked 1753 p4p, 806 weight class) and Rafael Benedetti (ranked 178 p4p, 83 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clam Licker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Licker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Licker was not able to check.
Licker scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti thumps Licker with a low kick.
Licker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Licker is out of range.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Licker's leg but Licker calmly moves out of range.
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Benedetti.
Licker moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Licker.
Benedetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Licker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Licker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Licker ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Licker blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Licker.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licker.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Licker.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
Licker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Licker closes the distance and pushes Benedetti back into the cage.
Licker blocks a body shot from Benedetti.
Licker misses with some punches.
Benedetti tries to throw a body punch but Licker avoids it by throwing Benedetti back against the cage.
Licker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Licker fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Licker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Licker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body punch.
Licker digs a right hand underneath Benedetti's ribcage. Benedetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Licker closes the distance and clinches.
Licker throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
A short right from Licker on the inside.
Licker misses with the head strike.
Licker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Licker doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Licker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Licker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Licker moves out of range of the body kick.
Licker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benedetti.
Licker scores with a nice head shot.
Licker lands the left hand.
Licker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Licker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Licker avoids the punch easily.
Licker dips to his left and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut!
Licker throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti throws a hook but Licker blocks it.
Licker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benedetti's hands.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Licker is able to avoid easily.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Licker.
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Licker's leg. Licker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Licker walks into a jab.
Licker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benedetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedetti cracks Licker with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Licker misses
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Licker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benedetti gets tackled into the cage by Licker. Licker maintains the clinch.
Benedetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Licker.
Licker lands a body punch.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Licker - that landed with a thud.
Licker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Licker misses with a punch to the body.
Licker is working Benedetti over against the cage.
Benedetti looks winded!
Licker tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Licker fails to land.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licker throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Licker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Licker has Benedetti pressed against the cage, preventing Benedetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benedetti working hard to break the clinch.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
Licker tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Licker misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Licker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
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 Clam Licker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licker.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Licker blocks a jab.
Benedetti lands a jab to the nose.
Licker doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Licker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Licker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benedetti connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Licker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Licker has time to react.
Licker throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Nice shot by Licker.
Licker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Licker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Licker misses the target.
Licker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Licker looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Licker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Licker blocks a jab.
Licker moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Licker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benedetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Licker's elbow.
Benedetti cracks Licker with a nice body shot.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
Licker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
Licker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Licker fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Licker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Benedetti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Licker.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Licker.
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Licker. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Licker.
Licker moves into range and clinches up with Benedetti.
Licker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Benedetti - that landed with a thud.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Licker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Licker closes the distance and pushes Benedetti back into the cage.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Licker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benedetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker misses with a punch on the inside.
Licker working aggressively here.
Benedetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Licker's elbow.
Licker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clam Licker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Licker.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Licker blocks it.
Licker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Licker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Licker throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Licker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Licker misses with some punches.
Licker swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Licker working aggressively here.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Licker throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti moves out of range as Licker strikes.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti wants to clinch up but Licker keeps it at a distance.
Licker throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Licker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Licker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clam Licker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti clinches up with Licker and pushes him back against the cage.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Licker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Licker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Licker throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Licker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clam Licker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Licker throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti cracks Licker with a good jab.
Benedetti throws a hook but Licker blocks it.
Licker just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Licker slips the punch.
Licker misses with a two punch combination.
Licker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Licker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Licker is looking to clinch.
Licker throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Licker throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Licker to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Licker.
Licker avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Licker slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Licker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Licker throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Licker ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Licker's corner calls for a 1-2. Licker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Licker misses with a looping right.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Licker moved out of range.
Licker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Licker throws a good cross that connects.
Rafael Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clam Licker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Licker checks the leg kick.
Benedetti misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Licker checks a leg kick nicely.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Licker's hands.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Licker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Licker throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Licker connects with a single shot there.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Licker saw that one coming.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Licker saw that one coming.
Benedetti has managed to clinch.
Licker working aggressively here.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to break the clinch but Licker is controlling the position.
Licker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Licker scores with a decent looking hook.
Licker avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Licker. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Licker, as that shot connected.
Benedetti throws a push kick but Licker slaps the foot to one side.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licker throws out the jab.
Licker lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licker.
Benedetti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Licker blocks it well.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Licker.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Licker.
Licker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti takes a swing at Licker's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benedetti tries to work over Licker's front leg with a kick but Licker checks it.
Nice jab there from Licker.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Licker lands a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Licker moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Licker slips a jab from Benedetti.
As Benedetti tries to get set, Licker tries to push him back and clinch up but Benedetti manages to avoid the attempt.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Licker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Licker missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licker drives through and clinches with Benedetti against the cage.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Licker.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clam Licker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clam Licker!
Clam Licker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 939 p4p, 1160 weight class) and Devonte Pinks (ranked 137 p4p, 175 weight class). Pinks has chosen HUMBLE. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieskiego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sobieskiego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sobieskiego walks into a left hand.
Sobieskiego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sobieskiego slips a jab from Pinks.
A left and a right from Pinks both land. Nice combination.
Pinks lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Sobieskiego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sobieskiego lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks delivers a nice body kick.
Sobieskiego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Sobieskiego connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sobieskiego checks a leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks throws a shot from downtown. Sobieskiego moves away and avoids it.
Sobieskiego sizes up Pinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sobieskiego checks a leg kick nicely.
Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.
Sobieskiego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobieskiego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks throws a hook to the side of Sobieskiego's head but Sobieskiego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sobieskiego checks it well.
Sobieskiego throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
A cross from Pinks lands.
Pinks checks a leg kick.
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks walks into a left hand.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but Pinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.
Pinks stalks Sobieskiego and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobieskiego's face. Sobieskiego staggers backwards, shaken.
Sobieskiego misses with a looping left.
Sobieskiego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinks. Pinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinks throws the kick towards the body but Sobieskiego avoids it.
Sobieskiego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego loads up on a big right hand but Pinks slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinks checks a leg kick.
Pinks lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobieskiego off the cage and back into range.
Sobieskiego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobieskiego's head.
Sobieskiego checks a low kick from Pinks.
Sobieskiego scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks throws the kick towards the body but Sobieskiego avoids it.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Sobieskiego tenderised Pinks's leg. Pinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinks throws a low kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sobieskiego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sobieskiego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Sobieskiego in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobieskiego checks a low kick from Pinks.
Sobieskiego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego blocks a jab.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Sobieskiego.
Pinks motions for Sobieskiego to come forward. Pinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks misses the jab.
Sobieskiego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego throws a solid leg kick but Pinks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sobieskiego.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobieskiego.
Pinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobieskiego with a jab.
Pinks lunges at Sobieskiego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobieskiego's hand.
Pinks connects with a body shot.
Pinks misses with a looping right.
Pinks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobieskiego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinks! But no joy.
Sobieskiego tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobieskiego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Pinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sobieskiego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Sobieskiego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Sobieskiego clobbers Pinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinks.
Pinks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Sobieskiego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sobieskiego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Sobieskiego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sobieskiego throws a big counter combination but Pinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
Pinks throws a lazy head kick
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego slips a straight right by Pinks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sobieskiego.
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Sobieskiego's knee but Sobieskiego avoids it well.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinks misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range nicely.
Sobieskiego cracks Pinks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Pinks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinks.
Pinks throws a looping overhand right but Sobieskiego ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks tries to work over Sobieskiego's front leg with a kick but Sobieskiego checks it.
Sobieskiego is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Pinks misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Sobieskiego misses.
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Sobieskiego's knee but Sobieskiego avoids it well.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Sobieskiego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobieskiego missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinks throws a chopping leg kick but Sobieskiego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobieskiego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Devonte Pinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobieskiego.
It looked like Sobieskiego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinks.
Pinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobieskiego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinks under the eye.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Sobieskiego misses.
Pinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks connects with a body shot that sends Sobieskiego's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range nicely.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks misses with a right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobieskiego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinks connects with a single shot there.
Sobieskiego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sobieskiego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses.
Pinks is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinks misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks throws a right hand that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Sobieskiego misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobieskiego.
Pinks throws a low kick, looking for Sobieskiego's leg but Sobieskiego calmly moves out of range.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks counters with a nice leg kick.
Pinks sizes up Sobieskiego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinks avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks lands a leg kick that knocks Sobieskiego off balance momentarily.
Sobieskiego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinks.
Pinks digs a good hook to Sobieskiego's body.
Pinks looks for the body kick but Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Sobieskiego staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sobieskiego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks slips under a jab.
Pinks throws a body kick that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Pinks lands but Sobieskiego takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobieskiego, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Pinks misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinks. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobieskiego throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
Pinks looks to land a right hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobieskiego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Pinks.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks connects with a crisp jab.
Pinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieskiego makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sobieskiego takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Pinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobieskiego makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Pinks misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice body shot.
Sobieskiego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks misses with a right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieskiego. Those never looked like landing.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Pinks misses with a looping left.
It looked like Sobieskiego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinks.
A clash of legs there as Sobieskiego blocks the low kick.
Sobieskiego connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinks tries to land a front kick but Sobieskiego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobieskiego moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobieskiego throws a body kick that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a two punch combination.
Sobieskiego thows a leg kick but Pinks checks it
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a big counter combination but Pinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieskiego. Those never looked like landing.
Pinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pinks lands with a nice body kick.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego misses with the combination.
Pinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinks defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Pinks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sobieskiego ducks right into an uppercut from Pinks.
Devonte Pinks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Pinks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devonte Pinks.
Well Pinks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lee (ranked 373 p4p, 314 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 59 p4p, 46 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Magrath 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.
Lee wants to slow Magrath down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magrath.
Lee lands a jab to Magrath's midsection.
Good exchange - Magrath coming out on top.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Magrath.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath lands a slapping body shot.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee throws a push kick but Magrath slaps the foot to one side.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magrath is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Magrath checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magrath.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Magrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magrath has time to react.
Magrath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magrath lands with a shot to the body.
Lee motions for Magrath to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Lee moves forwards but Magrath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magrath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Magrath avoids it.
Magrath takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magrath takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Magrath moved out of range.
Lee slips a jab from Magrath.
Lee throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Magrath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Lee with a hook.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Magrath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath walks into a jab.
Lee takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Magrath scores with a shot to the body.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magrath checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
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!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Magrath should have avoided that one.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Magrath misses.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Magrath punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Magrath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
Magrath walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee blocks a jab.
Magrath pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looks to land a combination but Magrath avoids it well.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magrath let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magrath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magrath now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magrath counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Magrath misses with a kick to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Some bone on bone action there as Magrath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Magrath.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Magrath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magrath.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Magrath takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Magrath sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magrath can pounce on him.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magrath blocks a jab.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magrath lands a jab.
Magrath scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee cracks Magrath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Magrath moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Magrath does it's job there.
Magrath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee lunges at Magrath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magrath's hand.
Magrath checks a leg kick.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magraths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magrath blocks a low kick nicely.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Magrath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Magrath slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magrath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Magrath finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Magrath throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Magrath blocks the low kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses the jab.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Magrath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magrath jabs at Lee's body.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee scores with the left hand. Magrath knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Magrath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magrath manages to break the clinch.
Magrath misses with a kick to the body.
Magrath throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Magrath misses the jab.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Magrath breaks away and moves out of range.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Magrath seems unphased.
Magrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magrath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magrath 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.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magrath has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magrath throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
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!
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath keeps the fight on the outside.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Magrath pushes him off.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magrath wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Magrath lands a right hook to the body.
Magrath lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magrath tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Magrath blocks the leg kick.
Magrath tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
Magrath swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee slips a straight right by Magrath.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magrath connects with the punch.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Magrath moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Magrath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magrath now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Magrath counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Lee lunges at Magrath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magrath's hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jimmy Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Magrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Magrath digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magrath.
Magrath is trying to break free.
Lee blocks a body shot from Magrath.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Magrath tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee letting Magrath take a breather here.
Magrath tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Magrath back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magrath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magrath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to work over Magrath's front leg with a kick but Magrath checks it.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Lee.
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magrath darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magrath 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.
Lee throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a push kick but Magrath slaps the foot to one side.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Magrath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Magrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Lee backing away here, and Magrath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Magrath misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee with a jab.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Magrath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Magrath counters with a solid body kick.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Magrath.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magrath, as that shot connected.
Magrath on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magrath counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Magrath thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Magrath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Magrath throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magrath.
Magrath lands a right hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Magrath cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
A big left from Lee misses.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Magrath had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Magrath misses with a hook.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magrath doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magrath darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magrath.
Magrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magrath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Magrath moved out of range.
Magrath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magrath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magrath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Magrath avoids it.
Magrath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magrath throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Jimmy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips under a jab from Magrath.
Magrath slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magrath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Magrath.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magrath takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Magrath is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Magrath avoided it.
Donk. Magrath catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Magrath. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magrath on the side of the head.
Magrath scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magrath throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Lee throws a lazy body kick
and Magrath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Magrath lands a front kick.
Magrath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Magrath scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee tests Magrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaxon Magrath.
I think Magrath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath! Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jaxon Magrath, 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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