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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Dude (ranked 2394 p4p, 3892 weight class) and Jamari Lexington (ranked 306 p4p, 464 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamari Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude darts in and clinches Lexington up against the cage.
Lexington breaks the clinch.
Dude clinches up with Lexington and pushes him back against the cage.
Lexington slowing the pace effectively.
Dude is trying to break free.
Dude manages to break the clinch.
Lexington throws a series of punches but Dude avoids them all with ease.
Dude scores with a one two! Lexington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dude clinches up with Lexington and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lexington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dude lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lexington backwards.
Dude working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lexington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lexington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lexington dives in and grabs Dude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes down on Lexington's head and hops out.
Dude has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lexington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude swinging wildly here.
The Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dude closes the distance and clinches.
Lexington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dude has him pressed against the cage.
Lexington is trying to drag Dude to the mat but Dude just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dude tries to break free but Lexington pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lexington up against the cage.
Dude holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lexington fails to pull guard.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Lexington.
The referee calls for Dude to work.
Lexington is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lexington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dude prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dude breaks from the clinch.
Dude throws a one two combo.
Dude rushes Lexington and presses him up against the cage.
Lexington prevents a body shot from Dude.
Dude is trying to push Lexington away but Lexington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lexington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude instigates a clinch.
Dude will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lexington up against the cage.
Dude is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dude seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lexington throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lexington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Dude dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lexington has Dude up against the cage in a clinch.
Lexington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dude to keep the fight standing.
Dude avoiding damage.
Lexington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dude smiles and moves away.
We've been informed that Lexington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lexington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dude appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lexington moves in looking to clinch but Dude pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Lexington.
Lexington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lexington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dude wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude clinches.
Lexington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dude displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lexington up against the cage.
Dude has had enough of the clinch but Lexington keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Dude's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lexington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexington tries to score a body lock takedown but Dude shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dude breaks from the clinch.
Lexington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dude to the ground. Lexington is now in Dude's guard.
Lexington is looking to work some ground and pound but Dude has wrist control.
Lexington gets to his feet - Dude follows without any prompting.
Lexington keeps the fight on the outside.
The Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dude moves into the clinch successfully.
Dude tries to break the clinch but Lexington is controlling the position.
Dude breaks from the clinch.
Lexington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexington postures up in Dude's guard and throws a big left but Dude blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dude throws a series of punches but Lexington avoids them all with ease.
Dude throws a series of punches but Lexington moves out of range.
Lexington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lexington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Lexington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dude up against the cage.
Lexington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dude wants to clinch up but Lexington keeps it at a distance.
Lexington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dude's waist but Dude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lexington off to one side.
Dude went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude closes the distance and pushes Lexington back into the cage.
The Dude has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lexington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lexington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dude walks away with a smile on his face. Lexington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice cross by Dude.
Dude bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lexington's head backwards.
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lexington can do to turn this around?
Lexington misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dude to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Dude's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lexington takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dude takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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 The Dude will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lexington is defended easily by Dude.
Dude is looking to counter punch.
Lexington shoots in but Dude avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Dude is winning the standup battle so far.
Lexington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dude swivels and escapes.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Lexington.
Lexington throws a body punch but Dude moves out of range.
Lexington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dude to counter with a crisp jab.
Dude displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lexington throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lexington is defended easily by Dude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dude lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lexington misses with a takedown attempt - Dude sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dude tries to bum rush Lexington with a series of wild strikes but Lexington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lexington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lexington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dude takes the fight into the clinch.
Lexington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dude gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lexington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dude pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dude - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lexington can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lexington fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lexington jumps guard but Dude stands there with Lexington around his waist. Lexington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lexington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dude smiles and moves away.
Lexington shoots in for a double leg but Dude sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude forces Lexington back against the cage and clinches.
Lexington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lexington prevents Dude from breaking the clinch.
Dude wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lexington tries to pull guard but Dude forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dude stalls.
Dude is looking to break free of the clinch but Lexington has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dude as Lexington tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Dude - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dude will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lexington up against the cage.
Dude struggles to land a body shot inside as Lexington controls his hands.
Dude prevents the takedown attempt.
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dude moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lexington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lexington wants to take the fight to the mat but Dude manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Dude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dude, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Dude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Frankies (ranked 2609 p4p, 3529 weight class) and Hick Diaz (ranked 331 p4p, 434 weight class). Frankies's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Steady as she goes. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Frankies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Frankies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Frankies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frankies as he jumps to the side.
Edgar Frankies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frankies defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Frankies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Frankies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frankies to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frankies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz working for a triangle but Frankies defends it easily.
Diaz pulls Frankies in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Frankies trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankies throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz controls Frankies momentarily but Frankies frees himself.
Frankies cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Frankies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frankies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frankies scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Frankies from controlling successfully.
Frankies with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankies throws a big elbow that misses.
Frankies tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frankies manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Frankies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frankies manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Frankies's guard.
Frankies is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Frankies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has hold of Frankies's hands but Frankies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frankies prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Frankies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Frankies is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frankies is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Frankies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Frankies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Frankies thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Frankies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frankies is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Frankies keeps him under control.
Frankies is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frankies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frankies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Frankies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Frankies finish him?
Frankies trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Frankies is controlling well.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Frankies seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is controlling Frankies's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frankies passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Frankies dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frankies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz shoots in but Frankies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frankies tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frankies changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Frankies asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Frankies advances to full mount.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies landing strikes from the mount and Diaz is in trouble!
Frankies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Frankies lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Frankies raining down hammerfists from mount.
Diaz really wants to buck Frankies off and get back to his feet.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frankies is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Frankies eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz gets full guard.
Frankies works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankies stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frankies cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frankies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is not content to let Frankies control the position.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Frankies in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frankies misses with the ground and pound.
Frankies tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frankies is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frankies is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oooh a big shot lands for Frankies! Diaz is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edgar Frankies!
Edgar Frankies thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bolleke (ranked 2555 p4p, 3112 weight class) and Coyote Wolf (ranked 351 p4p, 411 weight class). Bolleke comes to the cage accompanied by RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Coyote Wolf was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Coyote Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf throws a wild body kick that Bolleke sees coming a mile off.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses the jab.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
It seemed like Wolf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bolleke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf is looking to chop away at Bolleke's legs.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bolleke.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolleke.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Wolf tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it.
Bolleke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolf sprawls well initially but Bolleke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bolleke is keen to just control but Wolf is a slippery customer.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Bolleke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke working Wolf over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolleke.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolf defending well though.
Wolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolleke.
Wolf tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bolleke lands strikes from half guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Wolf dodges it nicely.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bolleke working over Wolf with some ground and pound. Wolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke stalling.
Bolleke 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.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolleke in particular looking to stall.
Bolleke is trying for a kimura here. Wolf looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bolleke wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oscar Bolleke!
Our winner, Oscar Bolleke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Holmstrom (ranked 2134 p4p, 3147 weight class) and Aiden Dix (ranked 274 p4p, 399 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Holmstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiden Dix!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstrom lands a jab.
Dix fails with the takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Holmstrom as Dix shoots in.
Dix blocks a jab.
Dix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmstrom throws out the jab.
Dix dives in and grabs Holmstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmstrom pushes down on Dix's head and hops out.
Theodore Holmstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Dix.
Dix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dix moves out of range of the strikes.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Dix looks for a takedown but Holmstrom sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmstrom throws a hook to the side of Dix's head but Dix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dix.
Holmstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmstrom scores with a jab.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
And Dix tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmstrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
Theodore Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dix slips a straight right by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Dix's head back.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Holmstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dix fails with the takedown
enabling Holmstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Dix is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom misses with a straight left.
Dix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmstrom swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmstrom misses the target.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dix fails to land the takedown.
Dix looks winded!
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmstrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Dix's head back.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Holmstrom loads up on a big right hand but Dix slips the punch.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
Holmstrom with a hook.
Holmstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom throws a jab when Dix was well out of range.
Holmstrom misses with a straight right.
And Dix tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmstrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dix moves away and avoids it.
Holmstrom throws the left hand but Dix avoids the punch easily.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
Holmstrom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dix darts in looking for a takedown but Holmstrom gets double underhooks and turns Dix into the cage.
Dix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Holmstrom with a nice cross.
Dix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmstrom.
Dix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmstrom.
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dix fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmstrom is looking to counter punch.
Holmstrom lands the left hand.
Dix blocks a jab.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom misses with a straight left.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dix.
Holmstrom stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Holmstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Dix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holmstrom misses the jab.
Holmstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dix moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Holmstrom misses.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmstrom misses with a straight left.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dix.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmstrom misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Dix feints the counter takedown.
Holmstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holmstrom has got the better of the exchanges.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dix shoots in for a double leg but Holmstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theodore Holmstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Dix.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.
Dix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dix ducks down to avoid it.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Holmstrom misses.
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom throws a lazy right hand but Dix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theodore Holmstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmstrom.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dix.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.
Dix misses with a takedown attempt - Holmstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Holmstrom as Dix shoots in.
Dix is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target.
Holmstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Holmstrom misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dix moves away and avoids it.
Holmstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Dix slips a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmstrom throws the left hand but Dix avoids the punch easily.
Dix with a poor takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmstrom misses with a hook.
Dix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Holmstrom.
Dix is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmstrom finish him?
Dix ducks under a wild hook from Holmstrom.
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Holmstrom misses.
Dix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Dix.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Dix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Dix ducked under it nicely.
Dix shoots in for a double leg but Holmstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Dix seems to have recovered his senses.
Dix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmstrom is fending him off so far but Dix persists. Nope, Holmstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Dix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmstrom circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Holmstrom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Holmstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dix can do to turn this around?
Holmstrom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmstrom tests Dix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws a hook but Dix blocks it.
Dix has his takedown stuffed
and Holmstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix moves away from the strike by Holmstrom.
A big left from Holmstrom misses.
Holmstrom loads up on a big right hand but Dix slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dix slips a jab from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom throws out a loose jab but Dix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmstrom lands a jab to the head.
Dix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmstrom.
Dix is trying desperately to land a takedown but Holmstrom is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dix.
A jab from Holmstrom misses.
Decent striking displayed by Holmstrom there.
Holmstrom looks to land a left hand but Dix moved out of range nicely.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom throws a jab when Dix was well out of range.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
Holmstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Dix's shoulder, as Dix tries to avoid the shot.
Dix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmstrom misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dix slips under a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmstrom defends it well.
Dix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Holmstrom misses.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmstrom but Holmstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holmstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dix shoots for a takedown but Holmstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore Holmstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Dix.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dix.
Dix with the counter takedown but Holmstrom avoids it easily.
A jab from Holmstrom does it's job there.
Dix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dix staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dix misses with a takedown
and Holmstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmstrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmstrom throws a looping overhand right but Dix ducks down to avoid it.
Dix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dix slips a jab from Holmstrom.
Dix misses with a takedown attempt
letting Holmstrom counter with a right hand.
Holmstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dix.
Holmstrom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dix shoots and misses
and Holmstrom counters with a big right hand! Oh Dix is in trouble here! Holmstrom follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Holmstrom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Smith (ranked 2002 p4p, 3336 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 268 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cyrius Python enters the cage!
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.
Python moves into the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Python blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Python tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Python is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Python changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Python avoids it well and moves away.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Python feints the counter takedown.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Python in a clinch.
Python looking for a takedown.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a body punch.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith keeps control of Python as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith clinches.
Python is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Python blocking some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Python looking for a takedown.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Python has a takedown stuffed.
Python takes one to the chin there.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Python fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a combination. Python tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Python slips a jab from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Python.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Python back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rob Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Python back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith instigates a clinch.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Python's head.
Python manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Python tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has Python pressed against the cage, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Python is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Python is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Python into the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to wear down Python with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Python tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Python wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Python is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Python with a mighty uppercut! Python falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Python 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 - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
In defeat, Cyrius Python stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Barnes (ranked 2419 p4p, 2478 weight class) and Romega Vartanein (ranked 289 p4p, 298 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Barnes motions for Vartanein to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Vartanein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a low kick but Vartanein moves out of range easily.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Vartanein moves out of range.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vartanein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vartanein.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vartanein dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Vartanein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartanein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
A left lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Vartanein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vartanein throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Vartanein 's knee.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Vartanein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vartanein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vartanein looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Vartanein with an uppercut!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vartanein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vartanein's hands.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Vartanein avoids it well.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vartanein thinking.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vartanein lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
As Vartanein backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vartanein throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Vartanein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vartanein lands the left hand.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vartanein's sensitive parts.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Vartanein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vartanein. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vartanein. Vartanein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes punishes Vartanein's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Vartanein checks it
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein connects with the punch.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vartanein.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Vartanein's shoulder, as Vartanein tries to avoid the shot.
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 Adam Barnes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vartanein scores with a jab.
Vartanein lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes moves forwards but Vartanein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Vartanein backs away looking to recover.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Vartanein moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Vartanein catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartanein connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Donk. Vartanein catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Vartanein as he checks the leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Vartanein backing up. Vartanein nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vartanein misses with a body kick.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Vartanein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Vartanein throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartanein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vartanein throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Vartanein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Vartanein thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein connects with a nice looking jab.
Vartanein throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
As Vartanein looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Vartanein just gets out of the way.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes lands a head kick. Vartanein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vartanein 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
A very excited looking Romega Vartanein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Sonnen (ranked 1764 p4p, 2033 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 230 p4p, 265 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by ТИМУР МУЦУРАЕВ - В ТУ НОЧЬ КОГДА РОЖДАЛИС. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khamzat Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver connects with a body shot.
Silver lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Silver cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silver clinches.
Sonnen tightens his grip and picks Silver up, before dumping him to the ground. Silver manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.
Silver 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.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Sonnen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.
Silver wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silver is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silver is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silver avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silver sees it coming and defends easily.
Silver tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silver defending well though.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sonnen throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Silver is defending the position.
Silver is trying to stand.
Silver is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silver is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonnen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Silver holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silver to regain full guard.
Sonnen postures up in Silver's guard and throws a big left but Silver blocks it.
Silver managing to control the position.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Khamzat Sonnen 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.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Khamzat Sonnen has been cut.
Silver closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver misses with some punches.
Silver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Sonnen is rocked!
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Sonnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
Silver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonnen tries to stall but Silver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
Silver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Silver.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silver after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver misses with some punches.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silver! Sonnen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Silver!
Terry Silver gave a mention to PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 510 p4p, 731 weight class) and Reni Manfield (ranked 86 p4p, 110 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reni Manfield!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfield staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Lynar. Those never looked like landing.
Manfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynar did well to prevent Manfield getting side control.
Manfield wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy.
Manfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynar is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Manfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Manfield wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynar. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynar moves away from the strike by Manfield.
Lynar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manfield drives through with a takedown into Lynar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Lynar is defending against the submission attempts here by Manfield.
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar has his hands clasped together around Manfield's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar trying to control but Manfield postures up.
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a single leg into guard. Lynar didn't expect that.
Lynar has his foot on Manfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar looking for subs off his back but Manfield has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manfield gets the takedown into side control.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Manfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lynar!
Lynar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lynar because Manfield loaded up on that one.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lynar because Manfield loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield controlling the pace for now.
Manfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is trying desperately to improve position.
Manfield looking to control but Lynar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynar gets back to half guard.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield passes into side.
Manfield trying to control the position but Lynar is working away.
Lynar is being controlled here.
Lynar can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield tries to advance to mount but Lynar denies him.
Manfield is still trying to improve position.
Manfield controls the position from side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lynar lands a nice shot to the body.
Manfield misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manfield manages to circle out of the way.
Lynar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manfield momentarily.
A punch combination from Manfield misses.
Lynar misses with a double jab.
Lynar lands a jab to the head.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Manfield works to advance to full mount. Lynar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lynar wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lynar lands a nice shot that snaps Manfield's head back.
Manfield misses with a hook. Lynar ducked under it nicely.
Manfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manfield throws a series of punches but Lynar moves out of range.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manfield.
Manfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lynar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebastion Lynar is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynar.
Jab from Lynar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynar gets a clinch.
Manfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manfield content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well.
Lynar is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynar 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.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.
Lynar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manfield has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield throws a strike but Lynar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Manfield content to stall in guard here.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manfield dodges the punch combination from Lynar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynar throws a sloppy body shot
so Manfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Lynar looking to control.
Manfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reni Manfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manfield 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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