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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bartoli (ranked 3499 p4p, 424 weight class) and Barry Rarden (ranked 25473 p4p, 790 weight class). Bartoli comes to the cage accompanied by Modulate - Bass Alert. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valerio Bartoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Rarden!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rarden misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Bartoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rarden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Rarden avoided it.
Bartoli cracks the inside of Rarden's front leg.
Rarden throws a right hand that Bartoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartoli also avoids with ease.
Bartoli slips under a jab from Rarden.
Both fighters circling a little - Bartoli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barry Rarden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rarden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rarden throws a one two combo.
Bartoli connects with a body shot that sends Rarden's belly button to the back.
Bartoli lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rarden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rarden looks winded!
Bartoli lands a head kick!
Bartoli lands a big head kick that sends Rarden tumbling to the mat! Bartoli takes a step backwards and waves Rarden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rarden is rocked!
Bartoli connects with a body shot.
Rarden is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartoli finish him?
Bartoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Bartoli tenderised Rarden's leg. Rarden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rarden seems to have recovered his senses.
Bartoli lands a front kick.
Whack! Bartoli lands a heavy head kick that drops Rarden. The ref tackles Bartoli to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rarden was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Valerio Bartoli!
Valerio Bartoli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Catalin Marius (ranked 6484 p4p, 430 weight class) and Terence Lampshaw (ranked 8954 p4p, 489 weight class). Lampshaw has chosen Crave you as his entrance music. Catalin Marius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terence Lampshaw's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Catalin Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terence Lampshaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius misses with a two punch combination.
Lampshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Lampshaw tries for a takedown but Marius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marius throws a series of punches but Lampshaw moves out of range.
Lampshaw is looking to clinch but Marius is avoiding it.
Lampshaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lampshaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marius sprawls well. Marius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lampshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Catalin Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terence Lampshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Marius circles away.
Lampshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Marius misses.
Lampshaw is looking to clinch.
Marius tries to counter with a takedown but Lampshaw is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lampshaw gets back to half guard.
Marius tries to stand and escape but Lampshaw is controlling the position.
Lampshaw trying to control but Marius postures up.
Lampshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampshaw with the active half guard here but Marius passes nicely into side control.
Lampshaw defending against the ground and pound.
Lampshaw is trying to buck Marius off.
Marius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lampshaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lampshaw regains half guard.
Lampshaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Julius Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius stalling.
Lampshaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marius is looking to stand up but Lampshaw won't let him.
Lampshaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lampshaw, up you get!
Lampshaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lampshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lampshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marius tries to avoid it but Lampshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marius to the ground. Marius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Lampshaw.
It looked like Marius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lampshaw.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick
and Lampshaw counters with a two punch combo.
Lampshaw scores with a head kick.
Lampshaw clinches with his opponent.
Lampshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lampshaw throws a right and a left that Marius avoids nicely.
Marius is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marius gets tackled into the cage by Lampshaw. Lampshaw maintains the clinch.
Marius is trying to pull guard but Lampshaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lampshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terence Lampshaw will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lampshaw wants to clinch up but Marius keeps it at a distance.
Marius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lampshaw wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lampshaw.
Marius forces Lampshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Lampshaw misses with a knee strike.
Lampshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshaw wants to stall.
Lampshaw is trying to stall.
Lampshaw fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampshaw manages to break the clinch.
Marius moves into range and clinches up with Lampshaw.
Marius breaks from the clinch.
Catalin Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
Marius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lampshaw defends it nicely.
Lampshaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lampshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lampshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Lampshaw.
Lampshaw dives in and scores a takedown into Marius's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marius wants to stand but Lampshaw is controlling the position.
Lampshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lampshaw decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marius, up you get!
Marius misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampshaw fails with the takedown.
Catalin Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terence Lampshaw.
Lampshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Marius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Lampshaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lampshaw.
Catalin Marius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lampshaw throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marius circles away.
Marius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lampshaw is looking to clinch but Marius is avoiding it.
Marius attempts a counter takedown but Lampshaw avoids it well and moves away.
Lampshaw lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marius takes a step back to recover.
Lampshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lampshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lampshaw throws a series of punches but Marius moves out of range.
Marius lands a jab.
Marius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lampshaw.
Marius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lampshaw.
Marius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lampshaw scores with a hook.
Lampshaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius digs a good hook to Lampshaw's body.
Marius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marius duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marius instigates a clinch.
Marius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marius manages to break the clinch.
Lampshaw jabs at Marius's body.
Lampshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Marius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Lampshaw lands.
Lampshaw darts in and clinches Marius up against the cage.
Lampshaw is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Catalin Marius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lampshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Lampshaw throws a jab when Marius was well out of range.
Lampshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Marius circles away.
Marius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lampshaw is looking to clinch but Marius is avoiding it.
Lampshaw is looking to clinch.
Lampshaw darts in trying to clinch
and Marius counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshaw gets tackled into the cage by Marius. Marius maintains the clinch.
Marius breaks the clinch.
Marius throws a right hand that Lampshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Lampshaw also avoids with ease.
Lampshaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lampshaw has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Marius misses.
Lampshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lampshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lampshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Marius circles away.
Lampshaw throws a right and a left that Marius avoids nicely.
Marius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lampshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Marius moves out of range as Lampshaw strikes.
Lampshaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lampshaw duly obliges.
Marius is rocked!
Marius keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Marius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Marius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marius darts in looking for a takedown but Lampshaw gets double underhooks and turns Marius into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampshaw moves into range and clinches up with Marius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lampshaw.
Lampshaw breaks from the clinch.
Lampshaw is looking to clinch but Marius is avoiding it.
Lampshaw goes for a double leg but Marius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marius continues to drive forward.
Catalin Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terence Lampshaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lampshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terence Lampshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marius swats away the attempt to clinch by Lampshaw.
Lampshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Marius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lampshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marius.
Lampshaw is looking to clinch but Marius is avoiding it.
Lampshaw clinches with his opponent.
Marius seems to have got his legs back now.
Lampshaw fails to pull guard.
Lampshaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lampshaw fails to pull guard.
Marius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Marius. Those never looked like landing.
Lampshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Marius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lampshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lampshaw under the eye.
Marius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marius tries to clinch there but Lampshaw circles away.
Lampshaw moves into the clinch.
Lampshaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marius tries to circle away but Lampshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Lampshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Lampshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lampshaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lampshaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lampshaw is in Marius's guard.
Lampshaw won't allow Marius to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lampshaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lampshaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marius keeping moving, preventing Lampshaw from controlling successfully.
Lampshaw controlling from the top position.
Marius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lampshaw is controlling him.
Lampshaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lampshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Catalin Marius.
I think Marius 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Catalin Marius!
After the fight, Catalin Marius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Terence Lampshaw had this to say: 'Every step is a step for learning the road to success, Thank you all.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jhin Markell (ranked 4270 p4p, 501 weight class) and Tony Agotti (ranked 5851 p4p, 588 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhin Markell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Agotti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markell attempts a counter takedown but Agotti avoids it well and moves away.
Agotti misses with the combination.
Markell needs to keep his hands up - Agotti had a free shot at his head there.
Agotti misses with a combination
and Markell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agotti tries to circle away but Markell has him pinned against the cage.
Agotti manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agotti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Markell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agotti!
Markell trying to control the position but Agotti is working away.
Markell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Agotti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Markell working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell tries to advance to mount but Agotti denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell controls the position.
Agotti tries to bench press Markell off him but Markell keeps the position.
Markell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Agotti tries to improve position but can't.
Markell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Agotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markell's guard! Nice work there by Agotti!
Markell trying to control the position here.
Markell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Agotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markell is trying to control the position but Agotti postures up.
Markell is pulling down on Agotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Agotti, at least for the moment.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agotti throwing strikes but missing.
Markell controls Agotti momentarily but Agotti frees himself.
Markell has his foot on Agotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Agotti preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agotti defends it easily.
Markell pulls Agotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Agotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Agotti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Agotti wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Markell wants to sweep here but Agotti controlling him for the moment.
Agotti is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Markell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Agotti is looking to defend but Markell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Agotti! Markell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Agotti taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tank (ranked 3317 p4p, 340 weight class) and Franco Dillveux (ranked 5140 p4p, 504 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Dillveux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillveux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tank lands with a hook. Dillveux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Tank. No joy for Dillveux on that attempt.
Dillveux shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Tank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dillveux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tank.
Tank misses the jab.
No luck for Dillveux with that takedown attempt.
Tommy Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Dillveux.
Dillveux shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Tank finds it's target.
Dillveux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco Dillveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillveux, pushing him back against the cage.
Tank lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillveux.
Tank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillveuxs head.
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!
Dillveux jumps guard but Tank stands there with Dillveux around his waist. Dillveux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tank throws a head punch that misses.
Tank misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank lands with a short shot to the head.
Tank scores with a shoulder strike.
Tank pushes Dillveux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillveux backwards.
Tank lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillveux looks winded!
A short right from Tank on the inside.
Tank digs a right hand underneath Dillveux's ribcage. Dillveux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tank lands a right hand.
Dillveux is rocked!
Tank creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dillveux's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dillveux drops to his knees and Tank pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Tank!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lawler (ranked 3521 p4p, 428 weight class) and Facundo Galley (ranked 4343 p4p, 505 weight class). Carlos Lawler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Facundo Galley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Galley misses.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Galley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galley! But no joy.
Galley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galley.
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lawler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Galley is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lawler yanks on the arm and Galley is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lawler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Lawler!
Our winner, Carlos Lawler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 3430 p4p, 351 weight class) and Rich Silva Jr (ranked 4544 p4p, 442 weight class). Knuckles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk-by PANTERA. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva Jr's choice of entrance music: Sleeping Giant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws the left hand but Silva Jr avoids the punch easily.
Knuckles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva Jr wants to clinch.
Silva Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva Jr misses the jab.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Silva Jr moved out of range.
Silva Jr blocks a jab.
Silva Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr feints the counter takedown.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva Jr moves away.
Silva Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knuckles misses with a hook
and Silva Jr counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Knuckles misses
and Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knuckles sprawling to the canvas! Knuckles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silva Jr finish him?!
Knuckles is rocked!
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!
Silva Jr finds Knuckles's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Knuckles flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Silva Jr lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Knuckles will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Silva Jr!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr 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.
Bobby Knuckles was interviewed post fight and said 'See you in the streets punk.....
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Gracie (ranked 2909 p4p, 364 weight class) and Wade Rogers (ranked 3423 p4p, 417 weight class). Wade Rogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Rogers's guard.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Rogers tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Rogers is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers bucks up and throws Gracie to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rogers sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie tries to control but Rogers wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Rogers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Ricky Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Rogers.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ricky Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rogers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Rogers back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Gracie passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Rogers is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
Gracie is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four 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.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Ricky Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Rogers.
Gracie shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogers shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Rogers tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Gracie prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Rogers pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Kelly (ranked 1322 p4p, 158 weight class) and Xavier Merlin (ranked 2275 p4p, 244 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Merlin moved out of range nicely.
Merlin lands with a cross.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelly on the side of the head.
Merlin lands a body shot.
Merlin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Merlin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin moves out of range.
Kelly slips a straight right by Merlin.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merlin lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merlin misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merlin manages to circle out of the way.
Merlin misses with an uppercut.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin moves out of range.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Merlin.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Merlin throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Merlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merlin throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Merlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merlin blocks a jab.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Merlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Merlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Merlin digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Merlin misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Merlin.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merlin walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kelly moves out of range as Merlin strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Merlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Merlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly clinches up with Merlin and pushes him back against the cage.
Merlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly is trying to push Merlin away but Merlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kelly is trying to break free.
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Merlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Merlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Merlin as the two fighters clinch.
Merlin misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Merlin.
Merlin can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Merlin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Merlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Merlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Merlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Merlin circles away.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Merlin moves out of range easily.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Merlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Merlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Merlin avoids it well.
Kelly has closed the distance and engaged Merlin in a clinch.
Kelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Merlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merlin taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kelly has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Merlin misses.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
Merlin lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Merlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly pushes Merlin up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly wants to clinch.
Merlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Merlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly is looking to wear down Merlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly swings for the body but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Merlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Merlin's head but Merlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randy Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly darts in and clinches Merlin up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Merlin cracks Kelly with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Merlin tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Merlin misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Merlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kelly should have avoided that one.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier Merlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Merlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merlin with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merlin. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Merlin.
Merlin misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Merlin.
It looked like Kelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merlin.
A jab from Merlin misses.
Merlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merlin throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Merlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin feints a jab promting Kelly to slip. Merlin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kelly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merlin walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merlin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Merlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Merlin misses.
Merlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Merlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Kelly takes one on the button.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin is having none of it.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin is having none of it.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Merlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlin misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly instigates a 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!
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin lands a shoulder strike.
Merlin successfully pulls guard.
Kelly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin is looking for a triangle here but Kelly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kelly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merlin defends it well.
Merlin looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
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.
Kelly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Merlin is trying to control the position here but Kelly swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Kelly!
Randy Kelly retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Kelly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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