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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory McInnis (ranked 7173 p4p, 615 weight class) and Colton Marwede (ranked 8841 p4p, 683 weight class). McInnis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pain by Of Mice & Men. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McInnis
vs
Marwede

195 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rory McInnis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colton Marwede!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marwede wants to clinch up but McInnis keeps it at a distance.
Marwede connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McInnis throws a big shot that misses.
McInnis throws a combination that misses
and Marwede counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marwede pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McInnis misses with a two punch combination.
McInnis falls off balance throwing a combination

and Marwede counters by clinching up.
Marwede lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marwede wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McInnis is pressed up against the cage. Marwede has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McInnis down to the mat. McInnis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

McInnis lands a left and a right that sends Marwede crashing to the canvas! McInnis dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Colton Marwede has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McInnis postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Marwede badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of McInnis around the waist but McInnis pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! McInnis is the winner by TKO! McInnis jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory McInnis!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory McInnis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Glitter (ranked 7908 p4p, 713 weight class) and Fillip Foon (ranked 6827 p4p, 670 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Glitter
vs
Foon

190 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Glitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fillip Foon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glitter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glitter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Glitter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Glitter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glitter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foon taking some punishment here, with Glitter in his half guard.

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.
Foon tries to get to full guard but Glitter has control of the leg.
Glitter trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foon is trying to control but can't.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glitter lands with a nice combination. Foon backs away looking to recover.

Foon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Foon 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foon wants to control from the top but Glitter keeps moving.
Foon won't allow Glitter to sweep him here.
Glitter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Glitter tries to get out of the position.
Foon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glitter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foon is looking to take a break and control but Glitter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glitter can't do much from the bottom here.
Foon trying to control the position but Glitter is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foon working the ground and pound but Glitter is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Glitter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Glitter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glitter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foon tries for a takedown but Glitter circles away easily
enabling Glitter to counter with a crisp jab.
Foon shoots in for a double leg but Glitter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glitter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gary Glitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fillip Foon.
Some wild striking there from Foon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glitter looks to land a combination but Foon avoids it well.
Foon dodges the punch combination from Glitter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glitter swinging wildly here.
Glitter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foon. Foon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Glitter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foon has his takedown stuffed
and Glitter counters with a straight right hand.
Foon is breathing heavily.
Glitter throws a nice looking combination but Foon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glitter counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Foon tries to clinch up
and Glitter counters with a nice body shot.
Gary Glitter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Glitter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Glitter is in Foon's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Glitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glitter has managed to get both his arms back between Foon's legs - danger averted.
Foon being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Glitter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glitter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foon's head.
Glitter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Glitter tries to free his leg and advance position but Foon is retaining full guard.

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.
Glitter content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foon has a takedown stuffed.
Glitter throws a series of punches but Foon moves out of range.
Foon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glitter as he avoids it easily.
Glitter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glitter looks to land a combination but Foon avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glitter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Glitter swinging wildly here.
Foon with the counter takedown but Glitter avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Glitter dominated that second round.
That's time! Glitter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Foon takes the fight into the clinch.

Foon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Foon as he checks the leg kick.
Foon tries for a takedown but Glitter circles away easily
and Glitter counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Glitter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foon doesn't seem phased though.
Foon tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Glitter counter with a right hand.
Glitter throws a series of strikes that have Foon backpedaling.
Foon dives in for a single leg takedown but Glitter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glitter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glitter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glitter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foon can do to turn this around?
Foon tries to bum rush Glitter with a series of wild strikes but Glitter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glitter misses with a low kick as Foon jumps back.
Foon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foon throws a lazy head kick
and Glitter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glitter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Glitter does it's job there.
A punch combination from Glitter misses.
Glitter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Glitter. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Glitter.
Glitter looks to land a combination but Foon avoids it well.
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!
A combination from Glitter does no damage.
Foon throws a low kick but Glitter avoids it.
Glitter lands with a hook. Foon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glitter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Glitter. Beautiful body shot.

Foon rushes Glitter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glitter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glitter stalling.

Foon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gary Glitter is winning the standup battle so far.
Glitter catches Foon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Foon fails with the takedown
and Glitter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gary Glitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fillip Foon.
Glitter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glitter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foon feints the counter takedown.
Glitter throws a series of punches but Foon moves out of range.
Glitter lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foon tries to sprawl but Glitter drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Foon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glitter pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glitter wants to free his trapped foot but Foon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glitter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Glitter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glitter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Glitter!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Cruciani (ranked 7901 p4p, 647 weight class) and George Kingsley (ranked 6655 p4p, 601 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cruciani
vs
Kingsley

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Cruciani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruciani throws a right hand that Kingsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingsley also avoids with ease.

Cruciani closes the distance and pushes Kingsley back into the cage.
Cruciani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingsley stalling in the clinch but Cruciani improves position.
Cruciani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruciani scores with a shot to the side of Kingsley's head.
A short right from Cruciani on the inside.
Cruciani cracks Kingsley with a nice body shot.
Kingsley looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Cruciani.
A nice left hand lands by Cruciani.
Kingsley takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Cruciani.
Cruciani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruciani lands a body punch.
A short left from Cruciani.
A shot in the inside from Cruciani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruciani lands a right hand.

Kingsley is rocked!
Cruciani throws a big uppercut that drops Kingsley! More strikes from Cruciani and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kingsley lies dazed against the cage as Cruciani celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Cruciani!
A victorious Luca Cruciani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Splinter (ranked 6912 p4p, 604 weight class) and Dean Malenko (ranked 7128 p4p, 611 weight class). Splinter comes to the cage accompanied by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme Song. Malenko has chosen WCW NITRO ENTRANCE SONG as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Splinter
vs
Malenko

196 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Splinter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splinter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malenko checks it well.
Malenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Splinter defends it well.
Jab, jab by Splinter - just one landing.
Splinter is looking to slow Malenko down with leg kicks.
Malenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Splinter avoids it really well and circles away.
Splinter slips under a jab from Malenko.
Splinter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Splinter works the jab nicely.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Splinter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malenko really felt that one!
Splinter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malenko misses with a left hand
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malenko misses with a hook. Splinter ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko avoids a kick to the body.
Malenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Splinter defends it well.
Splinter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Splinter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malenko misses with a body shot
and Splinter counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Splinter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Splinter tries to sprawl but Malenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Splinter is trying to control but can't.

Malenko is working for a kimura but Splinter is defending it quite comfortably.
Splinter wants to control but Malenko is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Malenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Splinter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malenko works his foot free and advances to mount.

Malenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Splinter frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Splinter tries to lock up and control but Malenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malenko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Splinter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Splinter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malenko on the ground.
Splinter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Splinter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Splinter tries to get out of the position.

Malenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Splinter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Splinter shrugs it off.
Splinter tries to hold on but Malenko postures up.
Splinter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Splinter is trying to stand up.

Malenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Splinter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malenko wants to control but Splinter is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Splinter tries to buck Malenko off but Malenko is having none of it.
Splinter is working hard here to advance position.

Malenko tries for a kimura but Splinter is defending well.

Malenko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Splinter is trying to escape and Malenko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Splinter is forced to tap! Nice work there by Malenko! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doleman Deluccio (ranked 5737 p4p, 510 weight class) and Zlatan King (ranked 5300 p4p, 489 weight class). Zlatan King has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Deluccio
vs
King

182 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doleman Deluccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlatan King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deluccio.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Deluccio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Deluccio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King scores with a hook to the body. Deluccio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deluccio pushes King away with a front kick.
Deluccio cracks the inside of King's front leg.
King misses with a double jab
and Deluccio counters with a leg kick.
King lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Deluccio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deluccio, right into the meat.
Deluccio throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Deluccio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
Deluccio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Zlatan King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deluccio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deluccio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deluccio counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Deluccio dodges the punch combination from King.
King looks winded!
Deluccio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deluccio lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deluccio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deluccio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a hook to the side of Deluccio's head but Deluccio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deluccio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Deluccio counters with a solid body kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deluccio manages to avoid it.
Deluccio throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deluccio.
Deluccio tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King with a hook.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Deluccio counters with an inside leg kick.
Doleman Deluccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan King.
Deluccio tries a head kick but it misses.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deluccio counters with a thumping low kick.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Deluccio lands a jab to King's midsection.
Deluccio cracks the inside of King's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Deluccio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Deluccio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Deluccio lands but King takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deluccio.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deluccio defends well and King ends up having to push Deluccio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from King.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Deluccio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Deluccio scores with a kick to the midsection.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deluccio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a hook but Deluccio blocks it.
Deluccio throws a body shot but no joy.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deluccio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluccio scores with a leg kick.
King throws a right and a left that Deluccio avoids nicely.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deluccio counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Deluccio misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Deluccio misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deluccio counters with a stiff right hand.
King throws a series of punches but Deluccio moves out of range.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Deluccio.
We've been informed that King has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deluccio throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Deluccio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doleman Deluccio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Deluccio.
King misses with the body kick
and Deluccio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deluccio keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
Deluccio misses with a two punch combination.
Deluccio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Deluccio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deluccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Deluccio leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deluccio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deluccio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Doleman Deluccio is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by King.
Deluccio throws a head kick that half lands.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deluccio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King throws a looping overhand right but Deluccio ducks down to avoid it.
Deluccio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deluccio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Deluccio's head.
Doleman Deluccio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Deluccio counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Deluccio to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Deluccio.
King 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deluccio.
That kick from Deluccio tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Deluccio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Deluccio.
A punch combination from Deluccio misses.
King misses with a left hand
and Deluccio counters with a one-two to the body.
Deluccio scores with a kick to the body.
King swings for the body but Deluccio moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deluccio.
Deluccio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Doleman Deluccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan King.
King throws a right hand that Deluccio ducks under and follows up with a left that Deluccio also avoids with ease.
Deluccio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deluccio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King dodges the punch combination from Deluccio.
Deluccio throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Deluccio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Deluccio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Deluccio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deluccio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deluccio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deluccio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deluccio!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deluccio counters with a one-two to the body.
Deluccio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deluccio scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Deluccio tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deluccio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deluccio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doleman Deluccio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Deluccio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deluccio lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Deluccio swinging wildly here.
Deluccio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deluccio.
Deluccio throws a nice inside leg kick.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King misses with a combination
and Deluccio counters with a body kick that stops King in his tracks momentarily.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deluccio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a looping overhand right but Deluccio ducks down to avoid it.
Deluccio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King fails with the takedown.
Deluccio sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deluccio.
Deluccio lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Deluccio misses with the combination.
Deluccio avoids the body shot from King.
Deluccio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Deluccio slams his shin into King's torso.
King lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deluccio. That's going to slow King down.
Deluccio swinging wildly here.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Deluccio has got the better of the exchanges.
King avoids the head kick by Deluccio.
Deluccio thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King shoots in for a takedown but Deluccio shows good takedown defense.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deluccio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deluccio throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Deluccio swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Deluccio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King looks to land a combination but Deluccio avoids it well.
King 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King dodges the punch combination from Deluccio.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Deluccio counters with a solid body kick.
Deluccio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Deluccio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It appears Deluccio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Deluccio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deluccio counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Deluccio.
Deluccio lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Deluccio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deluccio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Deluccio. No joy for King on that attempt.
Doleman Deluccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan King.
Deluccio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluccio tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a nice looking combination but Deluccio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deluccio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deluccio eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deluccio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zlatan King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Deluccio, which made it look bad.
Deluccio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
Deluccio scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doleman Deluccio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deluccio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doleman Deluccio!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Moorman (ranked 5008 p4p, 551 weight class) and Franky Stanky (ranked 4373 p4p, 506 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Isaiah Moorman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Isaiah Moorman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moorman
vs
Stanky

173 cm
25
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Moorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Stanky!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanky clinches.
Stanky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Moorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Stanky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stanky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moorman blocks a body shot from Stanky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanky prevents Moorman from breaking the clinch.
Moorman blocks an uppercut.
Stanky lands a body shot.
Moorman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stanky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moorman's elbow.
A short right from Stanky on the inside.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Moorman.
Moorman tries to circle away but Stanky has him pinned against the cage.
Stanky struggles to land a body shot inside as Moorman controls his hands.
Moorman blocking some punches.
Stanky working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moorman's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moorman.
Moorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Stanky.
Stanky tries to work over Moorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moorman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moorman.
Moorman is trying to push Stanky away but Stanky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moorman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moorman breaks from the clinch.

Stanky darts in and clinches Moorman up against the cage.
Stanky lands with a short shot to the head.
Moorman tries to break free but Stanky pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanky is working Moorman over against the cage.
Moorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Stanky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Moorman.
Moorman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
Stanky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Stanky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stanky needs to keep his hands up - Moorman had a free shot at his head there.
Stanky slips a jab and a cross from Moorman.

Stanky closes the distance and clinches.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanky struggles to land a body shot inside as Moorman controls his hands.
Stanky lands a body punch.
Stanky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanky digs a right hand underneath Moorman's ribcage. Moorman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanky lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moorman blocks an uppercut.
Stanky keeps control of Moorman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franky Stanky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stanky misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanky.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Moorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanky pushes Moorman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moorman is trying to push Stanky away but Stanky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanky tries a body shot but Moorman blocks it.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moorman blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanky.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Moorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Moorman is trying to push Stanky away but Stanky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Moorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorman blocks a body shot from Stanky.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Stanky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Moorman.
Stanky tries a body shot but Moorman blocks it.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Stanky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Moorman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moorman is trying to break the clinch but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Stanky can't find room to land a body shot as Moorman controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Stanky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Moorman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moorman throws a looping overhand right but Stanky ducks down to avoid it.
Stanky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Moorman misses.
Stanky tries to clinch but Moorman is having none of it.
Stanky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moorman misses with a looping right.

Stanky has closed the distance and engaged Moorman in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Moorman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky lands with a light punch inside.
Moorman is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanky has double underhooks.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Moorman blocking some punches.
Stanky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanky struggles to land a body shot inside as Moorman controls his hands.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Stanky scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Moorman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moorman is trying to break free.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Moorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moorman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moorman.
A shot in the inside from Stanky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
A short uppercut from Stanky.
A shot in the inside from Stanky.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike.
Stanky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanky tries a body shot but Moorman blocks it.
Moorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanky struggles to land a body shot inside as Moorman controls his hands.
Stanky working aggressively here.
A short right from Stanky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Moorman blocking some punches.
Moorman tries to break free but Stanky pushes him back against the cage.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Moorman.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moorman blocks an uppercut.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Moorman.
Moorman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Moorman avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
Moorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moorman's elbow.
Franky Stanky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moorman is trying to force a seperation but Stanky has the dominant position.
Stanky tries to work over Moorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Isaiah Moorman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Stanky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Stanky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanky 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Stanky!
Franky Stanky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Payne (ranked 3567 p4p, 372 weight class) and Lord Seshomaru (ranked 6973 p4p, 606 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Payne
vs
Seshomaru

195 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Knockdown Clothes

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Seshomaru!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seshomaru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight.
Payne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seshomaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Seshomaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seshomaru keeps Payne at a distance using the push kick.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seshomaru moves away.

Payne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seshomaru tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Payne.
Seshomaru is trying to break the clinch but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Payne.
Payne lands with a short shot to the head.
Payne presses Seshomaru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payne lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seshomaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne prevents Seshomaru from breaking the clinch.
Seshomaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seshomaru or not.
Seshomaru looks winded!
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seshomaru's efforts to push away.
Payne lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Payne.
A nice left hand lands by Payne.
Seshomaru throws a head punch that misses.
Payne lands a shoulder strike.
Seshomaru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Payne.
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seshomaru's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Payne.
Payne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Payne scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Payne.
Payne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seshomaru.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Payne lands with a light punch inside.
Payne digs a right hand into Seshomaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seshomaru's gas tank.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seshomaru or not.
Payne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payne.
Payne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seshomaru.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seshomaru.
Good body shot from Payne.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
Payne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
A short right from Payne on the inside.
Payne digs a right hand into Seshomaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seshomaru's gas tank.
Payne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seshomaru.
Payne lands a hook that snaps the head of Seshomaru backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
Payne pushes Seshomaru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payne digs a right hand into Seshomaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seshomaru's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
A right hook to the body lands for Payne.
Payne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Payne.
Payne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seshomaru backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Payne.
Payne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seshomaru backwards.
Payne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payne lands a big right hand that drops Seshomaru! The killer instinct kicks in and Payne finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Payne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Payne!
A relieved looking Derek Payne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.