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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamso Kane (ranked 4163 p4p, 4414 weight class) and Liam Weaver (ranked 438 p4p, 457 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamso Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane moves forwards but Weaver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liam Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Weaver catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Weaver tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it.
Kane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weaver avoids it really well and circles away.
Weaver misses with the combination.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver connects with a crisp jab.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab.
Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weaver's waist but Weaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Weaver throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands with a kick to the temple. Weaver shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weaver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weaver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weaver's head.
Weaver lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Weaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamso Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver lands a head shot.
Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weaver with a hook.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weaver.
Kane is looking for a counter combo.
Weaver looks winded!
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Weaver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver misses with a lunging right hand
and Kane moves into the clinch.
Weaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane jumps guard but Weaver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weaver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Weaver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane.
Weaver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weaver swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane goes for a double leg but Weaver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weaver continues to drive forward.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
Kane jumps guard but Weaver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Liam Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Weaver throws a combination. Kane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weaver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Kane moves out of range as Weaver strikes.
Kane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kane moves out of range as Weaver strikes.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane is looking to counter the offense by Weaver and move into the clinch.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kane moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kane tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
Kane throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weaver to the ground. Weaver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weaver lands the left hand.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Weaver as Kane shoots in.
Weaver jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Weaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weaver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Weaver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamso Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is stalling here.
Kane has Weaver pressed against the cage, preventing Weaver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weaver.
Kane jumps guard but Weaver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weaver tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weaver tries to circle away but Kane has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weaver tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position.
Weaver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kane up against the cage.
Weaver can't break the clinch.
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
Kane staying out of range there.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weaver's waist but Weaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Kamso Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Weaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver scores with a hook.
Weaver takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Weaver slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Weaver misses with a double jab.
Weaver throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane wants to clinch up but Weaver keeps it at a distance.
Kane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Kane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weaver circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Weaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kane tries for a takedown but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weaver finds it's way round the side to connect with Kane's head.
A punch combination from Weaver misses.
Weaver lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weaver.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weaver throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamso Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weaver lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kane. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
As Weaver looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but Weaver just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Kane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weaver swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weaver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
As Kane backs off Weaver throws a huge counter combo but Kane manages to avoid it all.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Weaver counters with a left to the body.
Kane with the inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Weaver - just one landing.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane slips a straight right by Weaver.
As Weaver tries to get set, Kane tries to push him back and clinch up but Weaver manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Weaver.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weaver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
Kamso Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam Weaver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
Despite the aggression on Weaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weaver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Liam Weaver!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Liam Weaver!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Liam Weaver!
Liam Weaver wins by unanimous decision!
Liam Weaver is the new middleweight champion!
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