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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Oehman (ranked 4650 p4p, 5528 weight class) and Jurgen Klopp (ranked 407 p4p, 443 weight class). Jurgen Klopp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Oehman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jurgen Klopp!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopp looks to score with a jab to the body but Oehman is just out of range.
Klopp throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oehman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klopp won't be happy with that.
Oehman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klopp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oehman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Klopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oehman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oehman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oehman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Klopp has worked his arm free - good work by Klopp!
Oehman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oehman advances nicely into full mount.
Oehman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Klopp is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Klopp and Oehman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Klopp is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Oehman stalls from top position.
Oehman tries to advance to mount but Klopp denies him.
Oehman is staying tight to Klopp's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klopp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oehman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klopp is trying to get back to half guard.
Oehman takes a little break here. Klopp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oehman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Klopp is working to get back to half guard.
Oehman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Klopp is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Oehman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Magomedov (ranked 3099 p4p, 4227 weight class) and Dan Markus (ranked 308 p4p, 372 weight class). Dan Markus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Markus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus misses with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Markus controls his leg.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Markus defends it.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Markus is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Markus's temple.
Markus taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Markus won't be happy about that!
Magomedov looking to control but Markus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Markus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
 Markus is rocked!
Magomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Markus is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot lands for Magomedov! Markus is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justa Fighta (ranked 2389 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Conner Mclovin (ranked 242 p4p, 343 weight class). Fighta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NO FEAR - Falling in Reverse. 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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Justa Fighta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conner Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighta shoots in looking for a takedown. Mclovin tries to sprawl out of it but Fighta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mclovin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin scores with a hook.
Mclovin slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conner Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mclovin sprawls well. Mclovin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighta gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justa Fighta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fighta leaves Mclovin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mclovin throws a low kick, looking for Fighta's leg but Fighta calmly moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mclovin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mclovin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fighta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fighta closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Fighta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighta is pressed up against the cage. Mclovin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighta down to the mat. Fighta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighta lands with a straight right. Mclovin didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mclovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighta misses the target.
Mclovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighta pushes Mclovin up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighta has Mclovin pushed against the cage.
Fighta lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighta is pressed up against the cage. Mclovin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighta down to the mat. Fighta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mclovin, pushing him back against the cage.
Mclovin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mclovin closes the distance and clinches up with Fighta, looking for a takedown. Mclovin pushes Fighta against the cage but Fighta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fighta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclovin rushes Fighta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fighta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fighta leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighta keeps control of Mclovin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclovin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mclovin is trying to break free.
Fighta is working Mclovin over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclovin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fighta prevents it.
Fighta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mclovin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to Fighta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mclovin throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Fighta has him pressed against the cage.
Fighta lands a left hand.
Mclovin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fighta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Fighta - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mclovin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighta has him pressed against the cage.
Mclovin takes a shot to the head.
Mclovin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighta pulls guard effortlessly.
Fighta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mclovin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fighta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighta prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
Mclovin can't get the takedown.
Fighta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mclovins head.
Mclovin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighta has him pressed against the cage.
Fighta slows down the pace here.
Mclovin misses with an elbow over the top.
Fighta prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
Fighta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighta clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighta stalling in the clinch.
Fighta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mclovin's efforts to push away.
Mclovin is trying to force a seperation but Fighta has the dominant position.
Fighta stalling in the clinch.
Fighta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mclovin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fighta scores with a hook to the body.
Fighta prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighta lands a left hand.
Fighta jumps guard and drags Mclovin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mclovin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mclovin chips away with some ground and pound.
Fighta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighta wants to stand up but Mclovin is controlling him.
Mclovin throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justa Fighta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mclovin slips a jab and a cross from Fighta.
Fighta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mclovin circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighta instigates a clinch.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Fighta is controlling him.
Fighta lands an elbow that stopped Mclovin in his tracks for a moment.
Fighta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mclovin throws an elbow but misses.
Mclovin working hard to break the clinch.
Mclovin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mclovin stalling in the clinch but Fighta improves position.
A short left from Fighta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin working aggressively here.
Fighta lands with a short shot to the head.
Mclovin is rocked!
Mclovin goes for a takedown attempt but Fighta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighta finish him?
Fighta lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighta is defended easily by Mclovin.
Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fighta.
Justa Fighta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fighta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighta stops a takedown attempt from Mclovin.
Justa Fighta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Mclovin.
Fighta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mclovin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mclovin is trying to pull guard but Fighta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fighta controlling the action here for a moment.
Fighta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighta.
Mclovin tries to break the clinch but Fighta is controlling the position.
Come on Fighta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighta.
Mclovin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighta after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighta.
Mclovin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighta effectively controlling the action here.
Fighta prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fighta as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fighta.
Fighta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around?
Mclovin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mclovin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mclovin dodges the punch combination from Fighta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin throws a body punch but Fighta moves out of range.
Fighta pushes Mclovin up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fighta.
Mclovin lands an elbow inside that Fighta shrugs off.
Fighta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighta is pushing Mclovin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mclovin has Fighta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mclovin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fighta tumbling to the mat - Mclovin dives into Fighta's guard.
Mclovin throwing strikes from guard but Fighta blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclovin won't allow Fighta to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin distracts Fighta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mclovin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mclovin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mclovin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mclovin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fighta wants to get back to his feet but Mclovin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mclovin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mclovin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mclovin distracts Fighta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fighta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mclovin stops Fighta from standing up.
Mclovin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclovin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mclovin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justa Fighta dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mclovin shoots in and bounces Fighta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fighta pushes Mclovin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Justa Fighta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mclovin swivels and escapes.
Fighta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighta looks to land a combination but Mclovin avoids it well.
Fighta drives through and clinches with Mclovin against the cage.
Mclovin is looking to break free of the clinch but Fighta has double underhooks.
Fighta lands with a right to the head.
Fighta is leaning against Mclovin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighta lands an elbow just above Mclovin 's eye.
 It looks like Conner Mclovin has been cut.
Fighta is working Mclovin over against the cage.
Mclovin is looking to break free of the clinch but Fighta has double underhooks.
Mclovin wants a takedown but no success here.
Mclovin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Fighta.
Fighta scores a nice knee to the body.
Mclovin has had enough of the clinch but Fighta keeps him there for the moment.
Mclovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fighta just leaning against Mclovin, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fighta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fighta seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fighta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mclovin or not.
Mclovin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fighta lands an elbow that stopped Mclovin in his tracks for a moment.
Mclovin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Justa Fighta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Mclovin.
Mclovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclovin wants to break free but Fighta has control.
Fighta scores with a shot to the side of Mclovin's head.
Fighta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mclovin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mclovin lands with a cross.
Fighta moves into the clinch.
Fighta breaks the clinch.
Mclovin shoots in but no luck this time.
Fighta moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mclovin throws an elbow but misses.
Mclovin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mclovin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fighta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conner Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighta darts in and clinches Mclovin up against the cage.
Mclovin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighta keeps control of Mclovin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclovin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fighta lands a damaging elbow.
Fighta pulls guard effortlessly.
Mclovin won't allow Fighta to sweep him here.
Mclovin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mclovin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mclovin connects with a couple of short punches.
Mclovin landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mclovin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mclovin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fighta wants to stand but Mclovin is controlling the position.
Mclovin working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fighta's head.
 Fighta is rocked!
Fighta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mclovin is controlling him.
Fighta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighta tries to get out of the position.
Fighta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mclovin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighta moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclovin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighta after a bit of a struggle.
Fighta leaning against his opponent.
Mclovin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mclovin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mclovin misses with an elbow strike.
Mclovin tries to break the clinch but Fighta is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justa Fighta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighta, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justa Fighta!
An intense looking Justa Fighta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'WHO'S NEXT!?'.
Conner Mclovin spoke after the fight, saying 'Times like these you learn to be gracefull so i gotta do just that'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reed (ranked 2369 p4p, 3194 weight class) and Dion Barella (ranked 254 p4p, 324 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dion Barella!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed misses with a body shot.
Barella scores with a jab to the body.
Reed tries to bum rush Barella with a series of wild strikes but Barella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barella connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed defending well as Barella loads up on a big left hand.
Barella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barella misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barella thinking.
Barella misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Barella thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Barella 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws out a loose jab but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barella throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Barella scores with a nice strike.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Barella is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Barella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barella is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed misses with a hook
and Barella counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barella.
Barella digs a good body shot into Reed's ribs.
A jab from Barella does it's job there.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barella to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barella misses the jab.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barella tries to clinch up.
Barella lands with an overhand left.
Barella throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barella to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Barella.
Dion Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Barella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barella swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barella.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Barella counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barella gets a clinch.
Barella misses with a punch on the inside.
Barella lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barella misses with a body punch.
Barella swings wildly with an uppercut but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barella lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Barella lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Barella fails to land.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.
Reed prevents a body shot from Barella.
Barella can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barella throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barella throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Barella counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reed's knee momentarily.
Barella throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Barella is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barella working aggressively here.
Barella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barella.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Barella as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barella scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barella blocking some punches.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Reed.
A right handed body shot lands from Barella.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Barella struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Reed wants to break free but Barella has control.
Barella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barella lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Barella scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
Barella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed takes a shot to the head.
Barella scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but Barella has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barella misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barella misses with a low kick.
Barella scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Barella dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barella scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barella dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barella.
Barella keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barella throws a right hand that misses
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barella swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barella pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Barella settles back down.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barella misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Reed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Barella throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Barella with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barella tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Barella saw that one coming.
Reed throws a hook but Barella blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barella scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Dion Barella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barella.
Barella throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barella looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Barella takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Barella lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barella misses with a straight right.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barella.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Barella scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Barella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barella swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barella throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Reed.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
Barella lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Barella throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Barella misses the shot to the body.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barella.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barella throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barella sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Barella slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reed working hard to break the clinch.
Barella misses with some punches.
Barella throws a head punch that misses.
Barella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barella can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Barella misses with the head strike.
Barella throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed misses with some punches.
Barella lands a right hand.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barella has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Barella has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barella can turn it around.
Barella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barella tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barella shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barella misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Barella counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barella avoids the body shot from Reed.
Barella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barella finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Barella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Barella lands with a good body shot.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barella finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barella.
Barella throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Barella counters with an inside leg kick.
Barella has closed the distance and engaged Reed in a clinch.
Barella lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barella lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Barella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barella counters with a straight right hand.
Barella swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barella blocks a jab.
Barella throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Barella moves away from the strike by Reed.
Barella tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Barella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barella stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Barella jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barella takes the fight into the clinch.
Barella misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed takes a shot to the head.
Barella misses with the head strike.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dion Barella seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barella lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barella moves out of range of the strikes.
Barella defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Barella lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barella avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barella throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barella takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Barella feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barella misses with a low kick as Reed jumps back.
Barella misses with a looping right.
Dion Barella is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Barella saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Barella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barella just misses with a punch to the body.
Barella misses with a straight right.
Barella misses with a straight left.
Barella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Barella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Nice defenses there by Barella.
Reed slips a jab from Barella.
A left lands for Barella.
Barella takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella throws a good cross that connects.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barella connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barella.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella staying out of range there.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Barella moves away and avoids it.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barella darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crunch! Barella slams his shin into Reed's torso.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barella.
Barella scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Barella slips a jab from Reed.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Barella scores with a nice right hand.
Barella stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barella misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Barella lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barella misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Barella misses with a leg kick.
Barella swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Malcolm Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Barella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barella 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Barella!
Our winner, Dion Barella, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Martensson (ranked 2764 p4p, 2791 weight class) and Ruslan Rzayev (ranked 282 p4p, 285 weight class). Martensson comes into the arena with Lil' Wayne - Drop The World blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesper Martensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Rzayev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rzayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martensson.
Rzayev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martensson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rzayev off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Martensson misses its intended target.
Rzayev drives through with a takedown into Martensson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Martensson'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.
Rzayev is working Martensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzayev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martensson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Martensson keeps moving.
Rzayev postures up and lands a big shot to Martensson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rzayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rzayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev throws a strike but Martensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rzayev tries to strike from the bottom.
Martensson wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving.
Martensson connects with a couple of short punches.
Martensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rzayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martensson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Crimson CrowN Combat inform us that Rzayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Martensson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martensson wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving.
Martensson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martensson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rzayev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martensson is one step ahead there.
Rzayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev keeping full guard, as Martensson tries to pass.
Martensson with a nice head shot there.
Martensson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rzayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Martensson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rzayev counters with a takedown into side control.
Rzayev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rzayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martensson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rzayev's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martensson defending well though.
Rzayev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martensson has hold of Rzayev's hands but Rzayev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzayev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martensson is trying is best to control the position here.
Rzayev winds up and cracks Martensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martensson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martensson is looking for a triangle but Rzayev pushes his legs off easily.
Martensson is pulling down on Rzayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Rzayev, at least for the moment.
Rzayev trying to control but Martensson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Rzayev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martensson scores with a one two! Rzayev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rzayev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martensson has his foot on Rzayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rzayev works his way back into a safe position though.
Martensson working a defensive guard here.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martensson's head.
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Martensson has wrist control.
Martensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rzayev defends it easily.
Rzayev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martensson looking for a guillotine here but Rzayev defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martensson has momentary wrist control but Rzayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruslan Rzayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martensson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
Martensson with a nice head shot there.
Martensson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rzayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martensson looking to pass the guard.
Rzayev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rzayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martensson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rzayev dives on top into guard.
Rzayev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rzayev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rzayev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martensson is adopting a defensive guard.
Martensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rzayev is aware though and is defending well.
Martensson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rzayev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rzayev is in close to Martensson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rzayev works over Martensson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rzayev cracks Martensson with a solid left hand.
Martensson is looking for a triangle but Rzayev pushes his legs off easily.
Rzayev postures up in Martensson's guard and throws a big left but Martensson blocks it.
Martensson is looking for a triangle but Rzayev pushes his legs off easily.
Rzayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martensson is keeping the position for now.
Rzayev is sitting in close to Martensson's body. Martensson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rzayev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rzayev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Martensson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesper Martensson!
Jesper Martensson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Griggs (ranked 2867 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Alexei Volkov (ranked 296 p4p, 269 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexei Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Griggs staying out of range there.
Griggs lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs misses the jab.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Griggs moved out of range nicely.
Griggs jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Griggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Griggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Griggs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Griggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griggs lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griggs misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griggs tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs misses with a straight right.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Volkov backing up. Volkov nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Griggs.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov slips a straight right by Griggs.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Griggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that round.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov lands a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Volkov 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.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Frank Griggs is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov cracks Griggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Volkov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Good shot there by Griggs.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Griggs.
Griggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
A big right from Griggs misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Griggs there.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Griggs throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Griggs misses with a double jab
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Frank Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs scores with a nice strike.
Griggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs lands a jab.
Griggs scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range.
Griggs digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Griggs slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Frank Griggs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Griggs with a hook.
Griggs misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
As Volkov looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.
Volkov slips a jab from Griggs.
Griggs scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Griggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs takes one to the side of the head.
Griggs swinging wildly here.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination.
Volkov slips under a jab from Griggs.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Griggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Griggs.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Frank Griggs has been cut.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot.
Griggs throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a looping right.
Griggs misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexei Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Griggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Griggs!
Frank Griggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Mcdonald (ranked 1541 p4p, 2779 weight class) and Ben Maunders (ranked 171 p4p, 284 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Maunders!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maunders tries for a takedown but Mcdonald circles away easily
and Mcdonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maunders!
Mcdonald working the head with strikes.
Maunders is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maunders keeps working.
Mcdonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald laying and praying for a moment but Maunders takes advantage and regains half guard.
Maunders is looking to control Mcdonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maunders avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maunders has hold of Mcdonald's hands but Mcdonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is trying to control. Maunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maunders wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcdonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdonald prevents Maunders from improving his position.
Mcdonald drops an elbow to the side of Maunders's head.
Maunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcdonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maunders trying to control but Mcdonald postures up.
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maunders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcdonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Maunders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcdonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maunders is pressing down on Mcdonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcdonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Maunders keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maunders is trying to keep Mcdonald in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maunders keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maunders misses with a looping left.
Mcdonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Maunders shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maunders sprawls and moves away.
Maunders throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.
Mcdonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maunders throws the left hand but Mcdonald avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Maunders misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maunders throws a right hand that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maunders wants to improve his position but Mcdonald is controlling well.
Maunders is not content to let Mcdonald control the position.
Well, if Mcdonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Maunders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maunders is refusing to be controlled, as Mcdonald sits in half guard.
Maunders is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mcdonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcdonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcdonald to the ground. Maunders is now in Mcdonald's guard.
Mcdonald is trying to keep Maunders in close.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Maunders from controlling successfully.
Maunders throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
Maunders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maunders lands a couple of elbows.
Mcdonald 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maunders with a poor takedown
so Mcdonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maunders wants to get back to his feet but Mcdonald passes into half guard.
Mcdonald is looking for a kimura but Maunders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcdonald to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcdonald.
Maunders moves into full guard.
Mcdonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maunders wants to get back to his feet but Mcdonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcdonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maunders trying to control the position.
Mcdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcdonald throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Maunders keeps moving.
Mcdonald pushing down on Maunders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maunders manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maunders is on top in guard.
Mcdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Maunders is proving a slippery customer.
Mcdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maunders is one step ahead there.
Maunders throwing strikes from guard but Mcdonald blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcdonald has wrist control.
Maunders wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Maunders won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Maunders.
Maunders shoots in and bounces Mcdonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Maunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Maunders misses.
Maunders throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.
Mcdonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maunders dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcdonald moves away from the strike by Maunders.
Mcdonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maunders loads up on a big right hand but Mcdonald slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maunders misses the jab.
Mcdonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcdonald leaves Maunders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcdonald tries to avoid it but Maunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcdonald to the ground. Mcdonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcdonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Nick Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Maunders.
Maunders looks to land a left hand but Mcdonald moved out of range nicely.
Maunders throws a big shot that misses.
Maunders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcdonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcdonald ducks under a wild hook from Maunders.
Mcdonald attempts a counter takedown but Maunders avoids it well and moves away.
Maunders throws a hook to the side of Mcdonald's head but Mcdonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maunders.
Maunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunders shoots in but no luck this time.
Maunders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maunders misses with a hook. Mcdonald ducked under it nicely.
Mcdonald tries to counter with a takedown but Maunders is quick to defend against it.
Maunders dives in and grabs Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes down on Maunders's head and hops out.
Maunders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcdonald is fending him off so far but Maunders persists. Nope, Mcdonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Maunders throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.
Mcdonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maunders sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maunders throws out the jab.
Mcdonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcdonald slips a straight right by Maunders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maunders is defended easily by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcdonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maunders throws out the jab.
Mcdonald tries to counter with a takedown but Maunders is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maunders cracks Mcdonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Maunders misses.
Mcdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maunders.
Maunders throws a lazy right hand but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maunders misses with a right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcdonald cracks Maunders with a solid left hand.
Mcdonald wants to pass the guard but Maunders is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maunders is trying to keep Mcdonald in close.
Mcdonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maunders is looking for a triangle but Mcdonald pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Maunders.
I think Maunders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Maunders!
A very excited looking Ben Maunders 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.
Nick Mcdonald was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Kvaratskhelia (ranked 1705 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Mikey Musumeci (ranked 139 p4p, 204 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Musumeci with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Musumeci is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Musumeci is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Musumeci controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Musumeci's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
An out of breath Mikheil Kvaratskhelia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lasha Kvaratskhelia (ranked 2392 p4p, 2055 weight class) and Wall Floor (ranked 170 p4p, 152 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wall Floor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floor tries to clinch there but Kvaratskhelia circles away.
Floor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Floor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kvaratskhelia was covering up waiting for the punch and Floor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kvaratskhelia looking for a guillotine here but Floor defends easily.
Floor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Floor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Floor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floor won't allow Kvaratskhelia to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Floor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Floor working a defensive guard here.
Kvaratskhelia is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Floor is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kvaratskhelia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Floor defends it easily.
Floor passes Kvaratskhelia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Floor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Floor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kvaratskhelia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Floor keeps him under control.
Floor trying to pass the guard but Kvaratskhelia defending well.
Floor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands clasped together around Floor's back. He's all about the action.
Floor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Floor in close.
Kvaratskhelia keeping full guard, as Floor tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Floor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Floor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Floor.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Floor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Floor is thwarting Kvaratskhelia's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
Floor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvaratskhelia keeping full guard, as Floor tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Floor wants to pass the guard but Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position.
Floor trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Floor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Floor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvaratskhelia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wall Floor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Floor gets a takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is holding on to half guard well.
Floor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wall Floor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvaratskhelia wants to get back to full guard.
Floor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Floor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Floor's back!
Kvaratskhelia doesn't have the hooks in and Floor manages to turn into his guard.
Floor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kvaratskhelia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Floor defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Floor controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Floor defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Floor is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Floor slips an elbow through the middle.
Floor trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Floor is one step ahead there.
Floor looking to pass the guard.
Floor wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Floor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Floor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Kvaratskhelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Floor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floor looking for a sweep. Not yet Floor, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Floor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Floor is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia looking to pass the guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Floor's head.
Kvaratskhelia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kvaratskhelia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kvaratskhelia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kvaratskhelia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Kvaratskhelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvaratskhelia working away.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Floor from escaping the position.
Floor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kvaratskhelia is working Floor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Floor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Kvaratskhelia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Floor keeps working.
Kvaratskhelia is chipping away with strikes.
Floor is trying to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Floor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Floor postures up.
Floor blocks the strikes from Kvaratskhelia.
Floor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia actively working from the bottom here.
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Floor winds up and cracks Kvaratskhelia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Floor is keeping busy.
Floor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Floor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Floor prevents Kvaratskhelia from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kvaratskhelia's head.
Kvaratskhelia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Floor controlling him for the moment.
Floor stands and throws Kvaratskhelia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kvaratskhelia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Floor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kvaratskhelia can't do much from the bottom here.
Floor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kvaratskhelia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Floor but great work by Kvaratskhelia.
Floor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvaratskhelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kvaratskhelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Floor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Floor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Floor tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Floor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia cracks Floor with a big elbow.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Floor tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Floor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice forearm strike.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Floor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Floor taking a bit of punishment here - Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes.
Floor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Floor is looking for a sweep.
Kvaratskhelia lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Floor is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia cracks Floor with a big elbow.
Floor is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Floor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Floor tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Floor looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kvaratskhelia turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
A relieved looking Lasha Kvaratskhelia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frenk Casteel (ranked 921 p4p, 1308 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 82 p4p, 109 weight class). Frenk Casteel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Pan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frenk Casteel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan misses the body punch
letting Casteel counter with a right hand.
Pan wants to clinch but Casteel slips to the side
and Casteel counters with a right hand to the body.
Casteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pan manages to avoid it.
Casteel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Casteel takes the fight into the clinch.
Pan misses with a body punch.
Pan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pan closes the distance and clinches.
Pan has a couple of punches blocked by Casteel.
Casteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pan backwards.
Pan tries a body shot but Casteel blocks it.
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Casteel controls the action.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casteel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Casteel lands a nice shot to the body.
Pan misses with a body punch.
Pan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan breaks the clinch.
Pan tries to clinch but Casteel is having none of it.
Pan misses with a hook. Casteel ducked under it nicely.
Pan lunges at Casteel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Casteel's hand.
Casteel cracks Pan with an open hand slap.
Pan tries to close the distance and clinch but Casteel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casteel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Casteel throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Pan colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Casteel as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Pan is left battered and dazed whilst Casteel and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frenk Casteel!
Frenk Casteel retains his bantamweight title!
Frenk Casteel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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