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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bianchi (ranked 24557 p4p, 649 weight class) and Angus Jung (ranked 23344 p4p, 680 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bianchi
vs
Jung

180 cm
23
164 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Angus Jung!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bianchi.
A left and a right from Jung both land. Nice combination.
Bianchi blocks the body kick.
Bianchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bianchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jung scoring well with a low kick there.
Jung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jung scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Bianchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bianchi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Jung moves into the clinch.
Jung throws an elbow that misses.
Jung scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bianchi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung throws a body kick that misses

and Bianchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bianchi controlling the action here.
Bianchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bianchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jung can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bianchi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jung tries to lock up and control but Bianchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jung tries to control Bianchi's body but Bianchi pushes him off. Jung squirms to his side and now Bianchi has his back!
Jung can't escape the position.
Jung wants to control his opponent's hands but Bianchi gets his hands free.

Bianchi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bianchi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jung with him. Jung is trying to defend but Bianchi has an arm under the chin now! Jung grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Bianchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Bianchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between I C Wiener (ranked 5131 p4p, 638 weight class) and Marcin Vanna (ranked 7704 p4p, 784 weight class). Marcin Vanna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

C Wiener
vs
Vanna

178 cm
25
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I C Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Vanna!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wiener's half guard.
Vanna stalling.

Vanna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Vanna eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is taking a breather. Wiener says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vanna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wiener won't allow Vanna to pass to mount.
Vanna tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wiener.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wiener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

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.
Vanna has a takedown stuffed.
Wiener half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Vanna drives through and clinches with Wiener against the cage.

Vanna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wiener is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wiener is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanna sees it coming and defends easily.
Wiener is breathing heavily.
Vanna trying to control but Wiener postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanna tries to roll over but Wiener keeps him under control.
Vanna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vanna has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wiener has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Vanna manages to break the clinch.

Vanna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wiener was covering up waiting for the punch and Vanna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vanna's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Vanna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wiener gets tackled into the cage by Vanna. Vanna maintains the clinch.

Wiener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vanna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wiener's guard.
Vanna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been informed that Vanna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee asks Vanna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vanna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vanna wants to stand but Wiener is controlling his arm.

Vanna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wiener is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Vanna stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanna prevents Wiener from escaping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiener swivels and escapes.

Vanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Wiener has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiener jumps into guard, dragging Vanna to the mat.
Vanna controlling from the top position.
Vanna is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanna tries to stand but Wiener is controlling from the bottom.
Wiener being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Vanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Vanna dives in and grabs Wiener's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiener pushes down on Vanna's head and hops out.

Vanna drives through with a takedown into Wiener's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vanna stays in close to Wiener's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Vanna the control monster continue. Boring.
Marcin Vanna has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna wants to stand but Wiener is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vanna 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vanna.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.

Vanna forces Wiener back against the cage and clinches.

Vanna jumps guard.

Wiener drops back looking for a leg! Vanna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanna manages to kick Wiener off! Wiener jumps back into Vanna's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vanna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanna controls Wiener momentarily but Wiener frees himself.

Vanna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vanna is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wiener rolls with it to try and escape but Vanna cranks on the arm and Wiener is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Quick (ranked 5410 p4p, 661 weight class) and Ashley Harris (ranked 4167 p4p, 543 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!

Quick
vs
Harris

185 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernie Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Harris !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.

Harris tries to keep at a distance but Quick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris fails to pull guard.
Ernie Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Harris .
Quick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quick misses with some punches.
Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Harris has Quick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quick tumbling to the mat - Harris dives into Quick's guard.
Harris won't allow Quick to sweep him here.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris drops back looking for a leg! Quick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quick manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Quick's guard.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quick misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Quick.
Quick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Quick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Quick on the inside.
Harris working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Quick.
Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quick lands with a short shot to the head.
Quick throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Quick after a bit of a struggle.
Quick stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Quick.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quick prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Quick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Quick.
Quick lands an uppercut.

Harris is rocked!
Quick throws a head punch that misses.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Quick finish him?
Quick is stalling here.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Quick has double underhooks.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Harris is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Quick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Harris throws a series of punches but Quick avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Quick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.

Quick clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Quick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries to pull guard but Quick won't allow it.
Quick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quick leaning against his opponent.
Quick managing to block the knees to the body from Harris .
Ernie Quick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick throws a big uppercut that drops Harris ! More strikes from Quick and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Harris lies dazed against the cage as Quick celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernie Quick!
In his post fight interview, Ernie Quick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ribociclib Kisqali (ranked 2844 p4p, 407 weight class) and Milo Yiannopoulos (ranked 6079 p4p, 709 weight class). Yiannopoulos has chosen Yuck Mouth as his entrance music. Ribociclib Kisqali had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kisqali
vs
Yiannopoulos

180 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

IniTech Nutrition
Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ribociclib Kisqali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Milo Yiannopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisqali blocks a jab.
A left lands for Yiannopoulos.

Yiannopoulos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kisqali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kisqali misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisqali tries to throw a body punch but Yiannopoulos avoids it by throwing Kisqali back against the cage.
Kisqali tries a body shot but Yiannopoulos blocks it.
Yiannopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kisqali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yiannopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kisqali.
Yiannopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kisqali gets through Yiannopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yiannopoulos controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Kisqali.
Yiannopoulos lands an uppercut.
Kisqali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yiannopoulos is leaning against Kisqali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yiannopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kisqali backwards.

Yiannopoulos breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisqali throws a lazy right hand but Yiannopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Kisqali rushes Yiannopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
Kisqali misses with the head strike.
Yiannopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kisqalis head.
Yiannopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kisqali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kisqali blocking some punches.
Yiannopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kisqali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yiannopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yiannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kisqali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yiannopoulos misses with some punches.
Yiannopoulos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kisqali up against the cage.
Yiannopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yiannopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.

Yiannopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Kisqali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisqali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisqali slips a straight right by Yiannopoulos.
Kisqali tries to counter by clinching up but Yiannopoulos breaks away and moves out of range.
Yiannopoulos avoids the body shot from Kisqali.
Yiannopoulos misses with a hook.
Yiannopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisqali.
Yiannopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Kisqali off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Yiannopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kisqali circles away.
Yiannopoulos slips under a jab from Kisqali.
Kisqali misses with a wild body shot.
Yiannopoulos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yiannopoulos lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Kisqali misses its intended target.
Yiannopoulos misses with a body shot.
Kisqali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yiannopoulos tries to clinch but Kisqali moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kisqali.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisqali connects with a body shot.
Kisqali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yiannopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisqali misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kisqali cracks Yiannopoulos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yiannopoulos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kisqali finish him?

Yiannopoulos is rocked!

It looks like Milo Yiannopoulos has been cut.
Kisqali knocks out Yiannopoulos with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kisqali before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kisqali picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ribociclib Kisqali!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darcy Dugan (ranked 3827 p4p, 507 weight class) and Alberto Ferrari (ranked 3916 p4p, 521 weight class). Alberto Ferrari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dugan
vs
Ferrari

185 cm
27
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darcy Dugan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Darcy Dugan has been cut.

Dugan moves into range and clinches up with Ferrari.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferrari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dugan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dugan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dugan fails to land.
Dugan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Dugan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dugan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dugan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dugan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dugan tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks with his arms.
Dugan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferrari jumps guard but Dugan stands there with Ferrari around his waist. Ferrari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferrari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari swings wildly with an uppercut but Dugan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dugan.
Dugan pushes Ferrari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Dugan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dugan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dugan has Ferrari pressed against the cage, preventing Ferrari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dugan effectively controlling the action here.
Dugan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferrari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferrari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dugan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferrari blocks an uppercut.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dugan prevents Ferrari from breaking the clinch.
Ferrari misses with some punches.
Dugan controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferrari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to score a body lock takedown but Dugan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darcy Dugan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Ferrari.
Dugan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dugan lands a nice uppercut.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Dugan has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dugan after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dugan scores with a shoulder strike.
Dugan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dugan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Dugan misses with a punch on the inside.

Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dugan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dugan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dugan fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugan tries to clinch but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ferrari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Dugan has managed to clinch.
Ferrari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dugan throws a head punch that misses.
Dugan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dugan tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Dugan back against the cage.
Dugan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Ferrari is trying to force a seperation but Dugan has the dominant position.
Dugan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dugan takes a shot to the head.
Dugan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dugan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dugan is pressed up against the cage. Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dugan down to the mat. Dugan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Ferrari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugan thuds his right hand into Ferrari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferrari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferrari moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferrari slips under a jab.

Dugan clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dugan fails to land.
Dugan digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferrari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dugan misses with a knee to the head.
Dugan tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dugan stalling.
Ferrari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dugan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darcy Dugan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darcy Dugan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dugan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dugan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferrari swats away the attempt to clinch by Dugan.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut. Dugan saw that one coming.
Ferrari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrari swats away the attempt to clinch by Dugan.
Dugan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dugan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Ferrari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dugan is looking to clinch but Ferrari is avoiding it.
Ferrari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dugan circles away quickly and effectively.
Dugan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferrari's hands.

Dugan clinches up against the cage.
Darcy Dugan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferrari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dugan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ferrari.

Darcy Dugan's cut is getting worse.
Dugan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dugan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dugan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dugan keeps control of Ferrari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dugan looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.
Ferrari is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Ferrari fails to land.
Ferrari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dugan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferrari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferrari avoiding damage as Dugan throws knees to the body.
Dugan can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Dugan has Ferrari pressed against the cage.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrari is looking to break free of the clinch but Dugan has double underhooks.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Dugan has him pressed against the cage.
Dugan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Dugan won't allow it.
Dugan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari working hard to break the clinch.
Dugan stalling against the cage.
Dugan keeps control of Ferrari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Dugan has him pressed against the cage.
Dugan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dugan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrari's brow.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Dugan has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dugan.
Dugan misses with the head strike.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Dugan won't allow it.
Ferrari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dugan lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugan gets through Ferrari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dugan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dugan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Dugan is controlling him.
Ferrari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dugan crunches a lovely knee into Ferrari's ribcage.
Dugan lands a nice uppercut.
Ferrari working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ferrari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferrari is looking to break free of the clinch but Dugan has double underhooks.
Dugan digs a right hand into Ferrari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrari's gas tank.
Dugan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dugan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrari tries to circle away but Dugan has him pinned against the cage.
Ferrari can't break the clinch.
Dugan blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darcy Dugan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darcy Dugan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dugan moves into the clinch successfully.

Ferrari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dugan closes the distance and pushes Ferrari back into the cage.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch but Dugan keeps him there for the moment.
Ferrari blocking some punches.
Ferrari tries to circle away but Dugan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrari.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dugan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dugan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugan misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Dugan.

Ferrari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dugan wants to clinch.
It seemed like Ferrari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alberto Ferrari seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan misses with the combination.
Dugan fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Ferrari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferrari tests Dugan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Ferrari feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dugan sprawling to the canvas! Dugan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ferrari finish him?!

Dugan is rocked!

Darcy Dugan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Dugan forces Ferrari back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dugan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dugan looking to stall.
Darcy Dugan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is trying to drag Dugan to the mat but Dugan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Dugan has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Dugan has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrari tries to break the clinch but Dugan is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Ferrari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alberto Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dugan gets underhooks to prevent Ferrari's takedown attempt.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Dugan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Darcy Dugan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Ferrari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrari has a couple of punches blocked by Dugan.
Dugan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferrari wants to break free but Dugan has control.
Dugan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Jeez, Darcy Dugan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferrari working aggressively here.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrari tries to circle away but Dugan has him pinned against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to force a seperation but Dugan has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Ferrari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferrari tries to break the clinch but Dugan is controlling the position.
Dugan holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Dugan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dugan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ferrari misses with the head strike.
Ferrari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dugan lands with a right to the head.
Ferrari misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferrari pushes Dugan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dugan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferrari lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Ferrari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dugan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darcy Dugan!
A very excited looking Darcy Dugan 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bena Berr (ranked 3439 p4p, 459 weight class) and Alonzo Trotter (ranked 3270 p4p, 449 weight class). Alonzo Trotter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Berr
vs
Trotter

180 cm
22
186 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bena Berr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berr misses with an uppercut.
Berr is looking to slow Trotter down with leg kicks.
Trotter ducks under a wild hook from Berr.
Nice uppercut lands for Berr. That snapped Trotter's head back.
Berr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Berr's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trotter lands a nice looking body shot.
Trotter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trotter throws a jab when Berr was well out of range.
Berr connects with a right hand. Trotter shakes it off.
Trotter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berr.
Berr looks to throw the jab but Trotter is out of range.
Trotter throws a hook but Berr blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berr jabs at Trotter's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Berr scores with a three punch combo!
Berr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berr, right into the meat.
Trotter checks the leg kick.
Berr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berr throws out the jab.
Berr throws a wild body kick that Trotter sees coming a mile off.
Trotter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berr.
Berr scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter moves out of range as Berr throws a body kick.
Trotter slips a jab from Berr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter jabs Berr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berr!
Trotter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berr.
Bena Berr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berr pushes Trotter away with a front kick.
Berr scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trotter checks a leg kick.

Trotter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trotter throwing strikes from guard but Berr blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berr keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berr is looking to slow Trotter down with leg kicks.
Berr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trotter moves away.
A shot to the liver by Berr. Beautiful body shot.
Trotter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berr misses the jab.
Berr cracks a nice hook into Trotter's ribs.
Berr misses the shot to the body.
Trotter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berr with a nice cross.
Crunch! Berr slams his shin into Trotter's torso.
Berr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trotter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bena Berr dominated that round.
That's time! Berr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Trotter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berr.
Berr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berr scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Trotter misses.
Bena Berr is winning the standup battle so far.
Trotter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Berr misses with a body kick.
Trotter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crunch! Trotter slams his shin into Berr's torso.
Berr misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berr connects with a leg kick. Trotter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berr throws a wild body kick that Trotter sees coming a mile off.
Trotter swings for the body but Berr moves out of range.
Berr throwing a counter right hand but Trotter manages to avoid it.
Berr throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr throws a shot to the body.

Trotter shoots in and gets a takedown into Berr's guard.
Berr is looking to stand back up but Trotter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Berr.

Trotter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berr's head.
Trotter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trotter thows a huge punch but Berr dodges it nicely.
Berr wants to control but Trotter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trotter throwing shots but Berr is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trotter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trotter wants to take a breather but Berr is having none of it.
Trotter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trotter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trotter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berr defending well though.
Berr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trotter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trotter lands with a punch from half guard.
Trotter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berr is refusing to be controlled, as Trotter sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Trotter seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Berr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trotter slips under a jab from Berr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trotter. Berr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trotter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trotter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berr takes a swing at Trotter's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter needs to keep his hands up - Berr had a free shot at his head there.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berr throws out the jab.
Berr scores with a body shot.
Berr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trotter counters with a nice uppercut.
Trotter's corner calls for a 1-2. Trotter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Trotter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trotter moves out of range as Berr throws a body kick.
Trotter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Berr misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter cracks Berr with a good jab.
Trotter avoids a kick to the body.
Berr throws the left hand but Trotter avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alonzo Trotter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Berr throws a leg kick that misses.
Berr misses with a right hand
and Trotter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Berr finds it's target.
Berr connects with an inside leg kick.
Trotter misses with a wild body shot.
Trotter swings for the body but Berr moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berr.
Trotter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trotter throws a body punch but Berr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berr throws the left hand but Trotter avoids the punch easily.
Trotter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berr.
Trotter moves out of range of the body kick.
Berr throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berr misses with a body kick.
Berr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Berr.
Berr scores with a nice right hand.
Bena Berr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trotter! But no joy.
Berr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trotter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trotter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Berr tries to land a front kick but Trotter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trotter throws a leg kick but Berr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berr throwing a counter right hand but Trotter manages to avoid it.
Trotter throws a body punch but Berr moves out of range.
Berr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Berr scores with a leg kick.
Trotter fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trotter under the eye.
Berr tries to work over Trotter's front leg with a kick but Trotter checks it.
Trotter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Trotter misses its intended target.
Trotter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berr.
Trotter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trotter can do to turn this around?
Berr misses with a body shot.
Berr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Berr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berr connects with the punch.
Berr moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Berr misses its target.
Trotter lands a slapping body shot.
Trotter misses with a body shot.
Trotter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trotter misses with a looping right.
Trotter misses with a body punch
and Berr counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berr, as that shot connected.
Berr connects with a leg kick. Trotter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berr throws a sloppy body shot
and Trotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trotter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berr.
A shot to the liver by Berr. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Trotter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Berr was covering up waiting for the punch and Trotter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berr keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Trotter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berr's head.
Berr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bena Berr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bena Berr!
A relieved looking Bena Berr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 1743 p4p, 215 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 2952 p4p, 349 weight class). Trump is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Star Spangled Banner. Brutus Leagatius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leagatius
vs
Trump

195 cm
22
245 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

196 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leagatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Trump's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trump sizes up Leagatius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius looks to land a combination but Trump avoids it well.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Leagatius.

It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leagatius. Leagatius obviously looking to wear him down.
Trump cracks Leagatius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leagatius finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
Trump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trump wants to counter the offense by Leagatius and move into the clinch position.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leagatius catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Leagatius cracks Trump with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leagatius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Trump to stand back up!

Trump is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump switches off momentarily and Leagatius cracks him with a monster right hand! Trump topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Leagatius dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Leagatius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
The defeated Donald Trump had this to say: 'Losing post fight speeches are for losers.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ephram Urani (ranked 1220 p4p, 135 weight class) and Froyo Hoyo (ranked 3003 p4p, 289 weight class). Hoyo has chosen Bad to the bone as his entrance music. Ephram Urani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Froyo Hoyo's chin.

Urani
vs
Hoyo

165 cm
22
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
150 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
Hoyo ducks under a wild hook from Urani.

Hoyo closes the distance and pushes Urani back into the cage.
Come on Urani - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Urani avoiding damage.
Hoyo tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyo.
Hoyo struggles to land a body shot inside as Urani controls his hands.
Hoyo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoyo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Urani or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Urani to work.
Hoyo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoyo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoyo scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoyo's elbow.
Hoyo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urani can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyo controls the action.

Urani manages to pull guard.

Urani is looking for a triangle but Hoyo pushes his legs off easily.
Hoyo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urani is keeping the position for now.

Hoyo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Urani has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hoyo is looking to defend but Urani has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hoyo! Urani pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hoyo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ephram Urani!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jallu Pesonen (ranked 1328 p4p, 145 weight class) and Mnajdra Sheze (ranked 2044 p4p, 215 weight class). Pesonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu. 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.

Pesonen
vs
Sheze

165 cm
22
164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mnajdra Sheze!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Sheze counters with a straight right hand.
Pesonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Pesonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pesonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheze just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen tries to clinch up.
Pesonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheze! But no joy.
Sheze staying out of range there.
Pesonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheze throws out a counter right but Pesonen avoids it with no problem.

Sheze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pesonen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheze throwing strikes from guard but Pesonen blocks nicely.
Sheze postures up and lands a big shot to Pesonen's brow.
Sheze landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheze cracks Pesonen with a solid left hand.
Pesonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Pesonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sheze defends well.
Sheze is working Pesonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pesonen managing to control the position.
Pesonen wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheze working some strikes from top position.
Sheze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pesonen's head.
Sheze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pesonen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pesonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheze.
Pesonen is trying to keep Sheze in close.

Sheze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pesonen dives on top into guard.

Sheze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pesonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sheze 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.

Sheze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pesonen defends well.

Pesonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sheze is trying to get back to half guard.
Pesonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheze keeps working.
Sheze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pesonen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sheze thows a huge punch but Pesonen dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pesonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheze.
Pesonen is looking for a sweep. Sheze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sheze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pesonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pesonen wants to get back to full guard.
Sheze lands strikes from half guard.

Pesonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheze.
Sheze is nestled in close to Pesonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mnajdra Sheze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pesonen wants to clinch but Sheze slips to the side
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheze checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pesonen.
Sheze misses with a double jab.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Sheze ducked under it nicely.
Sheze misses with a looping right.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheze's calf.
Sheze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pesonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pesonen. That's going to slow Sheze down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Sheze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. Sheze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pesonen lands a nice shot that snaps Sheze's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheze takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
As Sheze backs away, Pesonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sheze blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Sheze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pesonen under the eye.
Pesonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheze ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Sheze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Sheze as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Sheze misses.
Pesonen throws a looping overhand right but Sheze ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen wants to clinch up but Sheze keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Sheze throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pesonen throws a leg kick

and Sheze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesonen has hold of Sheze's hands but Sheze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pesonen is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheze lands with a punch from half guard.
Sheze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mnajdra Sheze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Sheze is looking for a kimura here.
Sheze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sheze lands with a punch from half guard.
Sheze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pesonen wants to control but Sheze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Sheze connects with a nice short shot to Pesonen's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen taking some punishment here, with Sheze in his half guard.
Sheze is nestled in close to Pesonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Sheze there.
Sheze looks to land a strike but Pesonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sheze cracks Pesonen with a solid left hand.
Sheze works over Pesonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheze distracts Pesonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pesonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheze manages to get himself to full guard.

Sheze throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pesonen uses it to pass to side control.
Sheze is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Sheze looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pesonen passes into side control!
Pesonen wants to stand but Sheze is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheze tries to improve position but can't.

Pesonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen trying to control the action but Sheze is working from the bottom.
Sheze regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mnajdra Sheze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sheze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesonen.

Sheze ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sheze no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sheze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pesonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sheze is tightening it up a little... Pesonen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pesonen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pesonen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sheze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mnajdra Sheze!
After winning the bout, Mnajdra Sheze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archibald Knox (ranked 836 p4p, 114 weight class) and Mace Blackblood (ranked 1899 p4p, 255 weight class). Blackblood has chosen Gorgoroth Open the Gates as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knox
vs
Blackblood

185 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
202 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mace Blackblood!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackblood 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.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Blackblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackblood connects with a crisp jab.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Blackblood ducks down to avoid it.
Blackblood misses with an uppercut
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackblood throws out the jab.
Blackblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackblood scrambles back to his feet.
Blackblood throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.

Blackblood gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Blackblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox works on Blackblood's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox stalling against the cage.
A short left from Knox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackblood lands a left hand.

Blackblood has picked Knox up - he's going for a ride! Blackblood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Knox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blackblood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Knox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knox tries to get out of the position.
Blackblood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blackblood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blackblood throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Blackblood prevents Knox from improving his position.
Blackblood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackblood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blackblood thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knox trying to hold on to Blackblood's head to control him but Blackblood postures up.
Blackblood wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Blackblood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blackblood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is trying to control the position but Blackblood postures up.
Blackblood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blackblood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackblood trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Blackblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackblood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackblood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackblood throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Blackblood throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackblood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackblood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackblood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blackblood throwing strikes but missing.
Blackblood with a nice head shot there.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackblood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackblood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackblood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Blackblood wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blackblood throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Blackblood is looking to land body kicks.
Blackblood lands a slapping body shot.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.

Blackblood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Blackblood in his half guard.
Blackblood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blackblood throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Knox pulls Blackblood in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackblood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackblood wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackblood throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackblood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackblood throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood cracks Knox with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Blackblood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blackblood trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Blackblood misses with a head shot. Knox uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mace Blackblood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackblood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackblood postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Blackblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Blackblood cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
Blackblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackblood throwing strikes but missing.
Blackblood throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackblood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackblood throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knox moves into range and clinches up with Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackbloods head.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackblood struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Blackblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Blackblood tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a lazy uppercut

and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackblood's elbow.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Blackblood is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blackblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Blackblood avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Blackblood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mace Blackblood.
Blackblood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Blackblood controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Blackblood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood throwing sloppy strikes.
Blackblood has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Knox covering up well and avoiding damage.
Knox tries to escape but Blackblood has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knox prevents Blackblood from getting a body triangle.
Blackblood scores with strikes from the back.
Blackblood lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Blackblood lands a shot to the head.
Blackblood thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the hands but Blackblood won't let him.
Blackblood throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackblood is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Knox up.
Blackblood tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blackblood.
Blackblood throwing sloppy strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Knox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blackblood!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Blackblood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood lands strikes to the head.
Knox wants to escape the position.
Blackblood tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.
Blackblood cracks Knox with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Knox from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Even with his hooks in, Blackblood manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blackblood is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Blackblood missing with strikes.
Blackblood throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Blackblood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackblood missing with strikes.
Blackblood somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood struggling to keep hold of the position.
Knox avoids the strikes from Blackblood.
Blackblood struggling to land strikes to the head as Knox covers up.
Blackblood struggling to land strikes to the head as Knox covers up.
Blackblood is punishing Knox with strikes - can he finish him?!
Blackblood lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Blackblood lands a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Knox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blackblood!
Knox covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Blackblood punches the canvas rather than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mace Blackblood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blackblood 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mace Blackblood!
Mace Blackblood thanked the fans post fight for their support.