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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zardu Hasselfrau (ranked 8229 p4p, 475 weight class) and Patricio Suarez (ranked 8740 p4p, 488 weight class). Hasselfrau's entrance music is Guardians Inferno. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hasselfrau
vs
Suarez

171 cm
20
152 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

199 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zardu Hasselfrau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patricio Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hasselfrau has Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Suarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suarez working hard to break the clinch.

Hasselfrau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hasselfrau clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Suarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hasselfrau prevents Suarez from breaking the clinch.
Suarez can't break the clinch.
Hasselfrau tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suarez tries to circle away but Hasselfrau has him pinned against the cage.
Suarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suarez is trying to break the clinch but Hasselfrau has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselfrau lands an elbow inside that Suarez shrugs off.

It looks like Patricio Suarez has been cut.
Suarez is trying to push Hasselfrau away but Hasselfrau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hasselfrau lands an elbow inside.
Suarez working hard to break the clinch.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Hasselfrau is controlling the position.
Hasselfrau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hasselfrau.
Suarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hasselfrau lands an elbow just above Suarez 's eye.
A knee to the head by Hasselfrau.
Hasselfrau has Suarez pressed against the cage, preventing Suarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hasselfrau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hasselfrau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Hasselfrau is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hasselfrau obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasselfrau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Suarez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hasselfrau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hasselfrau lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Patricio Suarez's cut even more.
Hasselfrau misses with a knee to the head.
Suarez working hard to break the clinch.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch but Hasselfrau keeps him there for the moment.
Hasselfrau lands an elbow that stopped Suarez in his tracks for a moment.

Hasselfrau breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Hasselfrau avoids it with no problem.

Hasselfrau has managed to clinch.
Suarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hasselfrau has him pressed against the cage.
Hasselfrau working Suarez over with knees to the body.
Hasselfrau keeps control of Suarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Suarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasselfrau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hasselfrau crunches a lovely knee into Suarez's ribcage.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Hasselfrau is controlling the position.
Hasselfrau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch but Hasselfrau keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselfrau landing knees to the body.
Hasselfrau prevents Suarez from breaking the clinch.
Suarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hasselfrau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Hasselfrau misses with a knee strike.
Hasselfrau unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Hasselfrau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Hasselfrau ducks down to avoid it.
Hasselfrau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zardu Hasselfrau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patricio Suarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hasselfrau rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasselfrau with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Hasselfrau.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch but Hasselfrau keeps him there for the moment.
Hasselfrau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
Hasselfrau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hasselfrau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hasselfrau connects with a knee to the head.
Hasselfrau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Suarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Hasselfrau lands a damaging elbow.
Hasselfrau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hasselfrau lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Patricio Suarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hasselfrau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Suarez is rocked!
Hasselfrau has Suarez pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Suarez is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hasselfrau - that's hurt Suarez badly! Oh, another knee lands and Suarez is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Suarez doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Zardu Hasselfrau!
After the fight, Zardu Hasselfrau 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.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eta Knox (ranked 4778 p4p, 348 weight class) and Dick Hunter (ranked 6549 p4p, 420 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by David Dallas | Runnin'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Knox
vs
Hunter

172 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
A left lands for Knox.

It looks like Dick Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a combination that misses

and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.

Hunter is rocked!
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox lands a body shot.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hunter! Knox dives in looking to finish! Hunter is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eta Knox!
After winning the bout, Eta Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Huge (ranked 7922 p4p, 510 weight class) and Christopher Ward (ranked 7662 p4p, 494 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Huge
vs
Ward

194 cm
21
258 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward sizes up Huge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ward misses with a right hand

and Huge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huge.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huge postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Huge trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is trying to keep Huge in close.
Huge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huge stands and steps away. Ward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Huge misses with a takedown
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward lands the left hand.
Huge misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a head kick that wobbles Huge - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Ward sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Ward!
A relieved looking Christopher Ward thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tony Huge spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey maaann'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Changggg (ranked 4323 p4p, 463 weight class) and Gan Assadayut (ranked 5863 p4p, 556 weight class). Assadayut has chosen Public Service Announcement as his entrance music. Gan Assadayut looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Changggg
vs
Assadayut

177 cm
27
157 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

168 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changggg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gan Assadayut!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changggg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assadayut looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Assadayut moves out of range as Changggg throws a body kick.
Changggg lands a head kick. Assadayut smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Assadayut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Assadayut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Changggg.

Assadayut moves into range and clinches up with Changggg.
Assadayut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Changggg lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Changggg.
Changggg crunches a lovely knee into Assadayut's ribcage.
Changggg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Changggg lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Gan Assadayut has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Changggg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Changggg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Changggg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Changggg.
Changggg tries to land knees in the clinch but Assadayut avoids the damage to the body.
Changggg lands a nice knee to the body.
Changggg lands an elbow just above Assadayut 's eye.
Changggg lands an elbow just above Assadayut 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changggg lands a nice elbow.
Changggg lands a nice elbow.
Assadayut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Changggg landing knees to the body.
Changggg missing with knees to the body.
Assadayut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assadayut takes a knee to the side of the body.
Changggg is leaning against Assadayut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Changggg lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Changggg obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Changggg.

Assadayut is rocked!
Changggg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assadayut backwards.
Assadayut is still on wobbly legs! Can Changggg finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Changggg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Assadayut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Changggg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Changggg landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Changggg.
Changggg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Changggg lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Changggg.
A short body shot lands from Changggg as the two fighters clinch.
Assadayut takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Gan Assadayut's cut even more.
Changggg scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changggg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assadayuts head.
Changggg pushes Assadayut against the cage. Changggg is working some dirty boxing. Changggg pushes off with a quick right hook! Assadayut goes down! Assadayut tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Changggg moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Changggg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Changggg made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conour McNugget (ranked 3228 p4p, 356 weight class) and Benito Massi (ranked 4447 p4p, 471 weight class). Conour McNugget has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McNugget
vs
Massi

180 cm
20
161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conour McNugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benito Massi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNugget lands with a shot to the body.
Massi misses with a right hand
and McNugget counters with an outside leg kick.
McNugget misses with an uppercut
and Massi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massi lands a nice looking body shot.
Massi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benito Massi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNugget catches Massi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McNugget, right into the meat.
McNugget misses with a lunging right hand
and Massi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massi scores with a shot to the body.
Massi misses with a lunging right hand
and McNugget counters with an outside leg kick.
Massi throws a big shot that misses.
McNugget is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Massi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNugget's hands.
McNugget misses with the combination.
Massi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNugget moves out of range of the strikes.
McNugget throws a big counter combination but Massi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massi misses with a looping left.
McNugget appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McNugget takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McNugget takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Massi as he connects with a hook.
Massi throws a right hand that misses
and McNugget counters with a stiff right hand.
Massi misses with a right hand
and McNugget counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Massi.
A telegraphed right hand from McNugget misses the target.
Massi ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
McNugget buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNugget jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNugget lands with an uppercut that bounces Massi off the cage and back into range.
McNugget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massi.
Massi throws a looping overhand right but McNugget ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McNugget.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massi.
Massi throws an overhand right that lands on McNugget's shoulder, as McNugget tries to avoid the shot.
Massi misses with a hook
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Massi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like McNugget wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNugget throws a big shot that misses.
Massi lands with an overhand left.
Massi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNugget had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McNugget scores with a nice head shot.
Massi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McNugget.
Massi throws out a counter right but McNugget avoids it with no problem.
Massi connects with a body shot.
Massi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massi throws a right hand that misses
and McNugget counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNugget throws a low kick but Massi moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from McNugget misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McNugget.
McNugget connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McNugget throws out a loose jab but Massi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNugget throws an overhand right that lands on Massi's shoulder, as Massi tries to avoid the shot.
McNugget doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Massi missing with a left hand there. McNugget was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massi throws an overhand right that lands on McNugget's shoulder, as McNugget tries to avoid the shot.
McNugget loads up on a big right hand but Massi slips the punch.
McNugget is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Massi there.
Massi slips a jab from McNugget.
Massi misses with a lunging right hand
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by McNugget - just one landing.
McNugget ducks under a wild hook from Massi.
McNugget moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massi misses with a hook. McNugget ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massi.
McNugget uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massi.
Massi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from McNugget does it's job there.
Massi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Massi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massi misses with a lunging right hand
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNugget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massi.
Massi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McNugget blocks a jab.
McNugget lands a nice shot to the body.
Massi throws an overhand right that lands on McNugget's shoulder, as McNugget tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Massi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McNugget defending well as Massi loads up on a big left hand.
McNugget fires out a quick counter leg kick but Massi just manages to avoid it.
Massi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNugget at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benito Massi 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.

McNugget slips under a jab from Massi.
McNugget bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNugget takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massi cracks McNugget with a good jab.
Massi throws a body shot but no joy.
McNugget buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benito Massi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNugget takes one to the chin there.
Massi misses with a right hand
and McNugget counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massi throws a right hand that misses
and McNugget counters with a nice leg kick.
McNugget fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massi manages to avoid it.
McNugget closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McNugget uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Massi.
McNugget feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Massi's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNugget lands a jab-cross combination.
McNugget throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Massi misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McNugget, right into the meat.
Massi looks to land a right hand but McNugget moved out of range.
Massi looks to land a combination. McNugget sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

McNugget is rocked!
McNugget throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh McNugget is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Massi drops McNugget with a straight right hand, right on the button! Massi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benito Massi!
An out of breath Benito Massi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Ragardo (ranked 4188 p4p, 352 weight class) and Luke Rockhard (ranked 4607 p4p, 383 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ragardo
vs
Rockhard

198 cm
23
268 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ragardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockhard!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragardo misses with an uppercut
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo misses with a hook.

Ragardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockhard!

Ragardo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockhard or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragardo, which made it look bad.
Ragardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockhard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rockhard gets caught napping as Ragardo dives in and scores a takedown. Rockhard manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rockhard is proving hard to escape from.

Rockhard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rockhard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ragardo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockhard has tightened it up now! Ragardo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Rockhard!
A victorious Luke Rockhard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jhin Markell (ranked 2305 p4p, 262 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 4029 p4p, 397 weight class). Billy Batts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Markell
vs
Batts

182 cm
27
182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Pit Bull Development

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 7 - 3 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batts has managed to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Markell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Markell as the two fighters clinch.
Batts looking to slow down the pace here.
Markell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batts effectively controlling the action here.
Markell has Batts pressed against the cage.
Batts is trying to stall.
Batts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Markell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markell throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts is looking to clinch but Markell is avoiding it.
Markell lands an overhand right.
Markell throws a looping overhand right but Batts ducks down to avoid it.
Batts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markell.
Batts doesn't manage to clinch there - Markell circles away.
Batts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markell keeps the fight on the outside.
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
No joy there for Markell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batts tries to clinch there but Markell circles away.

Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markell misses with a body punch.
Markell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batts's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Markell.
Batts is looking to control Markell's arms but Markell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Batts has his back to the cage.
Markell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batts is defending well for now.
Markell taking a breather.
Markell can't find room to land a body shot as Batts controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markell tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Markell back against the cage.
Markell effectively controlling the action here.
Markell is pushing Batts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts is looking to clinch.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Markell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batts moves in looking to clinch but Markell pushes him off.
Markell looks to land a combination. Batts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Markell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markell seems keen to control Batts's posture.
Batts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Batts is looking to stand up but Markell won't let him.
Markell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Markell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batts defends it easily.
Batts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markell is proving hard to escape from.
Batts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markell has control of Batts's left arm, preventing Batts from doing any damage.

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

Batts gets a clinch.
Markell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batts's efforts to push away.

Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts darts in trying to clinch
and Markell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batts sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batts avoids the body shot from Markell.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markell goes for a double leg but Batts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batts continues to drive forward.
Batts is looking to clinch but Markell is avoiding it.

Batts has Markell up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Batts tries to clinch up.
Markell misses with a two punch combination.

Markell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markell showed some decent athleticism there.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell drops an elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Markell controlling the action here.
Markell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Batts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Markell is working for a submission of some sort.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell working the head and body with strikes.
Markell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Markell prevents Batts from standing back up.

Batts has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Markell is on him like a limpet, forcing Batts back against the cage.
Batts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markell lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards.

Batts is rocked!
Markell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batts has Markell pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markell jumps guard but Batts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Batts stalling in the clinch but Markell improves position.
Markell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batts's elbow.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batts tries to stall but Markell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batts taking a breather.
Batts taking a breather.
Markell misses with a body punch.
Batts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Markell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batts can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Batts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markell has him pressed against the cage.
Markell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batts after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts is trying to stall.
Batts looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markell paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Markell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batts manages to avoid it.
Batts wants to counter with a clinch but Markell pushes him away.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Markell.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Markell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jhin Markell is winning the standup battle so far.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.

Markell tries to keep at a distance but Batts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Markell looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Markell tries to pull guard but Batts holds him up against the cage and eventually Markell drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Markell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markell wants to control but Batts is keeping him busy.
Batts stops Markell from passing to mount.
Markell cracks Batts with a big right hand but Batts just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jhin Markell!
Our winner, Jhin Markell, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 330 p4p, 40 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 1707 p4p, 217 weight class). Slaughter comes to the cage accompanied by Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Torcadall Sailcirc will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Slaughter
vs
Sailcirc

185 cm
27
199 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
186 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Fanatic ($125)

Fanatic ($125)
Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailcirc.
Slaughter tries to clinch there but Sailcirc circles away.
Sailcirc slips under a jab from Slaughter.
Sailcirc shoots for a takedown but Slaughter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Slaughter closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Sailcirc - that landed with a thud.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slaughter lands with a right to the head.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaughter.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sailcirc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sailcirc misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter gets through Sailcirc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Slaughter has Sailcirc pressed against the cage, preventing Sailcirc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter lands a nice uppercut.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the head.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sailcirc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
Sailcirc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Slaughter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
Slaughter has Sailcirc pushed against the cage.
Sailcirc tries to throw a body punch but Slaughter avoids it by throwing Sailcirc back against the cage.
Sailcirc is looking to break free of the clinch but Slaughter has double underhooks.

Sailcirc pulls guard effortlessly.
Sailcirc looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Slaughter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Slaughter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sailcirc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sailcirc wants to get back to full guard.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter working over Sailcirc with some ground and pound. Sailcirc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sailcirc still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sailcirc has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Slaughter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slaughter keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sailcirc gets to mount! Slaughter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sailcirc wants to control the pace but Slaughter is squirming around nicely.
Slaughter is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sailcirc looking to secure an arm triangle but Slaughter defends it well.
Slaughter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slaughter gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Slaughter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slaughter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaughter tries to get out of the position.

Slaughter is defending against the submission attempts here by Sailcirc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slaughter misses with a combination
and Slaughter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaughter blocks a jab.
Max Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter takes one to the chin there.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sailcirc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
A big right from Slaughter misses.
Slaughter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sailcirc keeps the fight on the outside.
Sailcirc walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter tries to clinch but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Slaughter jabs at Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Slaughter moves into the clinch successfully.
Sailcirc misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to work over Sailcirc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailcircs head.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.
Sailcirc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Sailcirc lands a body shot.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Sailcirc tries a body shot but Slaughter blocks it.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.
Slaughter misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the 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!
Slaughter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Sailcirc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc is pushing Slaughter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter just leaning against Sailcirc, taking a breather.
Sailcirc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to work over Sailcirc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Sailcirc has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sailcirc is trying to trip Slaughter. He has hold of a leg but Slaughter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sailcirc persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Slaughter pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Sailcirc passes Slaughter's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
Slaughter is trying to control but can't.
Slaughter is staying active underneath Sailcirc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sailcirc is thwarting Slaughter's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sailcirc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slaughter darts in trying to clinch
and Sailcirc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a wild body shot.
Slaughter misses with a body shot.
Slaughter looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sailcirc doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaughter scores with a hook to the body. Sailcirc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Slaughter clinches.
Slaughter lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
Sailcirc tries to throw a body punch but Slaughter avoids it by throwing Sailcirc back against the cage.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the head.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Slaughter - that landed with a thud.
Slaughter scores with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc lands a body shot.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailcirc or not.
Sailcirc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaughter lands with a right to the head.
Sailcirc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sailcirc working aggressively here.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Slaughter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaughter lands a hook that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Sailcirc misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Slaughter.
Sailcirc looking for a takedown.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Sailcirc jumps guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slaughter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailcircs head.
Slaughter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
Slaughter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailcircs head.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Sailcirc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slaughter smiles and moves away.
Max Slaughter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sailcirc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter doesn't manage to clinch there - Sailcirc circles away.
Slaughter throws a poor cross that misses
and Sailcirc counters with a straight right hand.
Slaughter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sailcirc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.

Slaughter moves into the clinch.
Slaughter 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!
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Sailcirc swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sailcirc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sailcirc lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sailcirc fails to land.
Slaughter blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Slaughter clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sailcirc keeps the fight on the outside.
Max Slaughter is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaughter takes a swing at Sailcirc's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slaughter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sailcirc manages to circle out of the way.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Slaughter blocks it.

Slaughter gets a clinch.
Slaughter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sailcirc has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Sailcirc misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Sailcirc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Max Slaughter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Sailcirc is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter lands with a right to the head.
Sailcirc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sailcirc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sailcirc holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaughter works on Sailcirc's body with a couple of short punches.
Sailcirc blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Slaughter.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sailcirc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the side of Sailcirc's head.
Sailcirc misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaughter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sailcirc up against the cage.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Sailcirc.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter tries to work over Sailcirc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sailcirc working aggressively here.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sailcirc misses with some punches.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Slaughter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slaughter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Sailcirc is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sailcirc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slaughter pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Sailcirc's ribcage. Sailcirc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slaughter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Slaughter is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Slaughter had his way with Torcadall Sailcirc in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Slaughter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaughter misses the shot to the body.

Slaughter instigates a clinch.
Sailcirc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
Slaughter is leaning against Sailcirc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sailcirc trying to control the position but instead, Slaughter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sailcirc into the cage.
Slaughter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Sailcirc is trying to drag Slaughter to the mat but Slaughter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
A short right from Slaughter on the inside.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaughter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sailcirc.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sailcirc is trying to pull guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands.
Slaughter blocking some punches.
Sailcirc misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sailcirc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter blocking some punches.
Slaughter takes a shot to the head.
Sailcirc has Slaughter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slaughter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter misses with some punches.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sailcirc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sailcirc is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Slaughter lands a nice uppercut.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sailcirc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaughter to keep the fight standing.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sailcirc tries to throw a body punch but Slaughter avoids it by throwing Sailcirc back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaughter.
Sailcirc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaughter's elbow.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slaughter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Max Slaughter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sailcirc.
Slaughter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sailcirc throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sailcirc has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Slaughter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slaughter, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Slaughter!
Max Slaughter retains his middleweight title!
Max Slaughter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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