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KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Cranswick (ranked 25862 p4p, 5983 weight class) and Robert Frost (ranked 289 p4p, 233 weight class). Frost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. David Cranswick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Cranswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost only half commits to the counter leg kick.
David Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Cranswick.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cranswick to score with a decent uppercut.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cranswick's hands.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Cranswick gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cranswick connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Cranswick throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Cranswick.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cranswick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranswick can't break the clinch.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Frost looking to score a takedown here. Cranswick is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Cranswick's guard.
Cranswick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Frost has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cranswick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Cranswick is blocking nicely.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cranswick smiles and moves away.
Cranswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost moves to clinch but Cranswick breaks away
and Cranswick counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranswick motions for Frost to come forward. Cranswick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to land a front kick but Cranswick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost has managed to clinch.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranswick tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost prevents Cranswick from breaking the clinch.
Cranswick tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Frost.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cranswick wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries for a takedown but Cranswick manages to get underhooks.
Cranswick blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cranswick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranswick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Cranswick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Cranswick throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cranswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranswick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cranswick as he jumps to the side.
Frost looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Cranswick scores with a four punch combination!
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cranswick kicks Frost off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Cranswick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cranswick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Cranswick misses.
Frost swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cranswick lands a lovely overhand right.
Cranswick works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Cranswick with a hook.
Frost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cranswick scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost throws a push kick but Cranswick slaps the foot to one side.
Cranswick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cranswick defends well and Frost ends up having to push Cranswick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
Nice uppercut lands for Cranswick. That snapped Frost's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranswick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cranswick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cranswick moved out of range nicely.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Cranswick does no damage.
Cranswick sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Cranswick avoids it this time.
Cranswick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranswick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frost drags the fight down to the ground.
Cranswick won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost pulls Cranswick in close to prevent any damage.
Cranswick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cranswick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cranswick content to stall in guard here.
David Cranswick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cranswick wants to stand but Frost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frost has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cranswick is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Frost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cranswick after a bit of a struggle.
Frost is trying to trip Cranswick. He has hold of a leg but Cranswick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frost persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Frost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frost is controlling him.
Frost stands and throws Cranswick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cranswick can't do much from the bottom here.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Cranswick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick parries the strikes from Frost easily there. Frost is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cranswick to escape.
Cranswick throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Cranswick avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frost is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cranswick can't fight it off and eventually Frost manages to take the fight to the floor. Cranswick looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frost is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Cranswick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Frost.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranswick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Cranswick working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost stalling.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Cranswick stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost goes for a takedown attempt but Cranswick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Cranswick and move into the clinch position.
David Cranswick is winning the standup battle so far.
Cranswick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
David Cranswick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranswick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Cranswick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
A big right from Frost misses.
Cranswick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
Frost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cranswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cranswick lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frost darts in and clinches Cranswick up against the cage.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cranswick's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frost throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cranswick is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cranswick has his back to the cage.
Frost is working Cranswick over against the cage.
Robert Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Cranswick can't break the clinch.
Cranswick wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cranswick avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
Frost blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranswick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
And Frost tries to counter it with a takedown but Cranswick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cranswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cranswick is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Cranswick circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cranswick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cranswick is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Cranswick circles away and we're back to standing.
Cranswick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cranswick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Cranswick.
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!
Cranswick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick scores with a punch to the head.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Frost changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost dives in for a single leg takedown but Cranswick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cranswick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frost feints the counter takedown.
Cranswick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cranswick wants to break free but Frost has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Cranswick wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost tries to pull guard but Cranswick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robert Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cranswick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cranswick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cranswick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cranswick!
Robert Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Gregor (ranked 6110 p4p, 6243 weight class) and Benny Blake (ranked 515 p4p, 522 weight class). Benny Blake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Blake!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Gregor.
Blake turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blake manages to end up in side control.
Gregor is trying to buck Blake off.
Gregor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Blake is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregor is defending well.
Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Blake drags him back down.
Gregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gregor tries to escape but Blake is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy.
Gregor is trying to get back to his feet.
Blake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blake trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Blake drags him back down.
Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gregor, who protects the arm well.
Blake tries for a kimura but Gregor is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blake working the ground and pound from side control.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blake is controlling him well.
Gregor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregor is being controlled here.
Gregor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blake has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gregor trying to remain calm as Blake controls from the top position.
Blake tries to stand but Gregor is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blake has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Gregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
Gregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Conor Gregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gregor to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Gregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake gets the takedown into side control.
Gregor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Conor Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Blake.
Blake scores with a takedown into Gregor's guard.
Gregor is looking to stand up but Blake isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gregor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Blake manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor Gregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Gregor.
Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into Gregor's guard.
Blake wants to get up but he can't break Gregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benny Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blake is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Blake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gregor as Blake tries to tie him up.
Blake tries to pull guard but Gregor won't allow it.
Gregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a few strikes there.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Gregor shakes him off and moves away.
Gregor connects with a looping right hand.
Gregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gregor wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
Blake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gregor is looking to stand up but Blake isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is in close to Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gregor wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
Blake is in close to Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gregor kicks Blake off and gets to his feet.
Blake takes one to the chin there.
Conor Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gregor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gregor is squirming around, avoiding Blake's attempts to control the action.
Gregor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gregor bucks Blake off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Gregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blake back to the cage. Gregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gregor swinging wildly here.
Gregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Blake.
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Conor Gregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gregor to the mat! Gregor manages to get full guard.
Gregor is wriggling around but Blake manages to pass to half guard.
Blake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gregor is trying to stand back up but Blake is controlling him
Blake controlling the action here.
Gregor pushes Blake off but Blake dives into side control.
Blake 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Gregor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor closes the distance and clinches.
Blake keeps control of Gregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregor is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blake gets a takedown into half guard.
Gregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blake manages to move to mount!
Blake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gregor looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake lands a big shot there that rocks Gregor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake landing punches.
Blake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blake working for a guillotine from mount but Gregor is in no mood to give up.
Gregor is bucking up trying to escape but Blake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gregor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gregor is bucking up trying to escape but Blake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blake with good strikes from the mount here!
Blake controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Blake has hold of Gregor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gregor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Blake punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blake content just to control the position here.
Gregor is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gregor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gregor shrugs it off.
Gregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gregor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gregor somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gregor did well to prevent Blake getting side control.
Gregor has one foot on Blake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Blake misses with a straight right.
Gregor swinging wildly here.
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into Gregor's guard.
Gregor wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
Benny Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor Gregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gregor 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Ruth (ranked 4534 p4p, 4563 weight class) and Shola Ameobi (ranked 434 p4p, 438 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Ruth!
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, Shola Ameobi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
Ameobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ameobi throws out the jab.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Ameobi is out of range.
Ruth jabs at Ameobi's body.
Nice shot by Ameobi.
Ameobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ameobi throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ameobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ameobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ameobi misses with a two punch combination.
Ruth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shola Ameobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Ameobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ameobi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ameobi tries to move into range but Ruth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ameobi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Ameobi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruth thuds his right hand into Ameobi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Ameobi wants to counter with a clinch but Ruth pushes him away.
Ameobi misses with a jab to the body
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch.
Ameobi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ameobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ameobi misses with a double jab
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
Ameobi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth misses with a hook. Ameobi ducked under it nicely.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ameobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth throws a hook but Ameobi blocks it.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Ruth throws a looping overhand right but Ameobi ducks down to avoid it.
Ruth sizes up Ameobi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ameobi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ameobi throws a head kick that misses
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ameobi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands with a straight right. Ameobi didn't see that one coming.
Ameobi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Ameobi is rocked!
Ameobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ameobi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruth finish him?
We've been informed that Ameobi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruth scores with a jab to the body.
Ameobi seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ameobi doesn't seem bothered though.
Ameobi looks winded!
Ruth tests Ameobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ameobi throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a beautiful punch that sends Ameobi to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth wants to control from the top but Ameobi keeps moving.
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ameobi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ameobi pushes Ruth off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Ruth with a jab.
Ruth misses the jab.
Ruth connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Ameobi moves away and avoids it.
Ameobi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
Ameobi fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Ruth misses the target.
Myles Ruth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ameobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shola Ameobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ameobi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ameobi misses with a double jab
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ameobi misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Ruth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ameobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth connects with a single shot there.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ameobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Ameobi.
Ameobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ameobi can do to turn this around?
Ameobi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a left to the body.
Ameobi throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ameobi is breathing heavily.
Ameobi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ameobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Nice body punch from Ruth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target.
Ruth lands with a hook. Ameobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ameobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ameobi walks straight into a right hand from Ruth - that's dropped him! Ruth jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ameobi from any more punishment! Ameobi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Myles Ruth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Spears (ranked 3280 p4p, 4956 weight class) and Chris Whitting (ranked 380 p4p, 516 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Whitting!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spears looking to score a takedown here. Whitting is defending well but Spears drives through and ends up in Whitting's guard.
Whitting is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spears is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spears is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whitting trying to keep a closed guard but Spears is proving a slippery customer.
Spears stopping the sweep attempt from Whitting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spears not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spears pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitting is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spears drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whitting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Spears has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Whitting has momentary wrist control but Spears slips an elbow through the middle.
Spears controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spears sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitting looking to control.
Whitting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spears stands up over Whitting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitting looking to control.
Whitting preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitting wants to stand and escape but Spears is having none of it.
Spears decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spears keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Whitting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spears circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spears counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Spears seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spears creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Whitting takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spears controls the position.
Spears scoring with punches and elbows.
Spears lands an elbow.
Spears controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spears scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spears scores with punches from side control.
Spears landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Spears lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whitting down.
Spears creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
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!
Spears scores with a couple of short elbows.
Spears scoring with punches from side control.
Spears cracks Whitting with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spears immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Whitting is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spears!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Spears!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinnen Williams (ranked 3343 p4p, 4089 weight class) and Raitis Ivanans (ranked 350 p4p, 400 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom. Quinnen Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raitis Ivanans's chin.
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Brawler
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raitis Ivanans!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams pulls Ivanans in close to prevent any damage.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanans's legs - danger averted.
Ivanans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanans keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Ivanans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanans defends well.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanans trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Ivanans trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanans is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Ivanans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ivanans from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ivanans looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is controlling Ivanans's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ivanans avoids the body shot from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanans was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanans is just out of range.
Ivanans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Williams trying to control but Ivanans postures up.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is not content to let Ivanans control the position.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanans pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanans sits in half guard.
Williams keeping hold of Ivanans's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanans is just out of range.
Williams thuds his right hand into Ivanans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams throws the left hand but Ivanans avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws a right and a left that Ivanans avoids nicely.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Ivanans is breathing heavily.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Good work by Ivanans as he checks the leg kick.
Quinnen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Ivanans shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinnen Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Some wild striking there from Ivanans.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanans has wrist control.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanans is rocked!
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ivanans is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanans seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans working a defensive guard here.
Ivanans seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Ivanans has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a solid left hand.
Ivanans is rocked!
Williams is working Ivanans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinnen Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanans is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanans seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Ivanans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanans darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Ivanans into the cage.
Ivanans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws a body punch but Ivanans moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ivanans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ivanans uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ivanans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams lands a nice hook to Ivanans's body. Ivanans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanans.
Ivanans ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ivanans tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Williams pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ivanans is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
A determined Quinnen Williams didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Gudmundsson (ranked 2309 p4p, 5967 weight class) and Joyce Almeida (ranked 259 p4p, 508 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Gudmundsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joyce Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudmundsson throws out a loose jab but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gudmundsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Almeida clinches with his opponent.
Gudmundsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson misses with a few strikes there.
As Gudmundsson backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Gudmundsson manages to avoid it all.
Gudmundsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almeida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Almeida is looking for a takedown.
Almeida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gudmundsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gudmundsson smiles and moves away.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson dives in and scores a takedown into Almeida's guard.
Almeida is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gudmundsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gudmundsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gudmundsson throws a series of strikes that have Almeida backpedaling.
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gudmundsson gets a double leg takedown into Almeida's guard.
Gudmundsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gudmundsson prevents Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Almeida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Almeida has momentary wrist control but Gudmundsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gudmundsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Gudmundsson from controlling successfully.
Gudmundsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gudmundsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudmundsson 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.
Gudmundsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Almeida's head.
Gudmundsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gudmundsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gudmundsson wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida tries to improve position but can't.
Gudmundsson landing strikes.
Gudmundsson prevents Almeida from escaping the position.
Gudmundsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gudmundsson throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsson misses with the combination.
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gudmundsson walks away with a smile on his face. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Gudmundsson catches Almeida right on the button with a cross.
Gudmundsson clinches up with Almeida and pushes him back against the cage.
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida darts in and clinches Gudmundsson up against the cage.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gudmundsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Almeida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gudmundsson smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Gudmundsson coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Gudmundsson.
Steve Gudmundsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gudmundsson avoids the head kick by Almeida.
Almeida forces Gudmundsson back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gudmundsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Gudmundsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Gudmundsson misses.
Gudmundsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Almeida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gudmundsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida has Gudmundsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gudmundsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control the position but instead, Gudmundsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Almeida into the cage.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Gudmundsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Almeida controls his hands.
Gudmundsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Gudmundsson has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gudmundsson's efforts to push away.
Gudmundsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almeida. Almeida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Almeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gudmundsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gudmundsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Almeida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Almeida is trying to maintain a safe position but Gudmundsson gets an underhook and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gudmundsson prevents it.
Gudmundsson is leaning against Almeida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gudmundsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gudmundsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almeida wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gudmundsson blocks a body shot from Almeida.
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gudmundsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick
and Almeida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gudmundsson jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gudmundsson jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Almeida dodges the punch combination from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson works on Almeida's body with a couple of short punches.
Gudmundsson jumps guard and drags Almeida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gudmundsson is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
Gudmundsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsson pulls Almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents Almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gudmundsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gudmundsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Almeida presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gudmundsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right-left combo lands from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Gudmundsson lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gudmundsson rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gudmundsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gudmundsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Gudmundsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Almeida regains guard.
Almeida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gudmundsson is controlling him.
Gudmundsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudmundsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Almeida darts in and clinches Gudmundsson up against the cage.
Almeida breaks from the clinch.
Steve Gudmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gudmundsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Almeida's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudmundsson with a hook.
Almeida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Almeida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gudmundsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gudmundsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almeida scrambles back to his feet.
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida is struggling to control the position.
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Gudmundsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gudmundsson scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida digs a good body shot into Gudmundsson's ribs.
Gudmundsson connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida has closed the distance and engaged Gudmundsson in a clinch.
Almeida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gudmundsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudmundsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gudmundsson blocks a head kick by Almeida.
Almeida moves into range and clinches up with Gudmundsson.
Good body shot from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
Gudmundsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Gudmundsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gudmundsson stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gudmundsson.
Joyce Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch.
Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Almeida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gudmundsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gudmundsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Gudmundsson scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gudmundsson closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almeida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gudmundsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudmundsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Almeida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gudmundsson.
Almeida wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyce Almeida.
Gudmundsson jumps into guard, dragging Almeida to the mat.
Gudmundsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gudmundsson is pulling down on Almeida's head. It's preventing any offense from Almeida, at least for the moment.
Gudmundsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gudmundsson, not yet.
Gudmundsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Gudmundsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gudmundsson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson!
Steve Gudmundsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vane Bane (ranked 6042 p4p, 2354 weight class) and Magnus Hjarvardsson (ranked 513 p4p, 266 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vane Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Hjarvardsson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane forces Hjarvardsson back against the cage and clinches.
Bane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hjarvardsson tries to break free but Bane pushes him back against the cage.
Bane breaks the clinch.
Bane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and clinches.
Hjarvardsson is working for takedown but Bane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hjarvardsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hjarvardsson can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane breaks the clinch.
Hjarvardsson tries to clinch up but Bane circles away and keeps his distance.
Bane throwing a counter right hand but Hjarvardsson manages to avoid it.
Hjarvardsson pushes Bane up against the cage in a clinch.
Bane stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hjarvardsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hjarvardsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Hjarvardsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hjarvardsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vane Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Hjarvardsson.
Bane stuffs the takedown.
Hjarvardsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hjarvardsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bane tries to sprawl out of it but Hjarvardsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hjarvardsson closes the distance but Bane moves to the side
and Bane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Magnus Hjarvardsson has been cut.
Bane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vane Bane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hjarvardsson under the eye.
Hjarvardsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bane tries to sprawl out of it but Hjarvardsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hjarvardsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bane's guard.
Hjarvardsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bane is keeping the position for now.
Hjarvardsson pushing down on Bane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjarvardsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hjarvardsson controlling from mount.
Bane is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hjarvardsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bane is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Hjarvardsson!
Magnus Hjarvardsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry 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 Frank Mack (ranked 2303 p4p, 3331 weight class) and Donald Eriksson (ranked 247 p4p, 348 weight class). Donald Eriksson 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Eriksson looks winded!
Eriksson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mack.
Eriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mack thows a body kick. Eriksson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mack looks to land a body kick but Eriksson moved away.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mack lands a nice looking body kick.
Mack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mack with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Eriksson avoids it.
Eriksson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eriksson moves out of range of the body kick from Mack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Mack half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Mack lands but Eriksson takes it in his stride.
It looks like Donald Eriksson has been cut.
Mack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eriksson checks it well.
Eriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
No joy there for Eriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Eriksson throws a big shot that misses.
Mack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mack misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Eriksson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack throws a quick counter head kick but Eriksson was just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mack.
Mack throws a chopping leg kick but Eriksson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eriksson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mack.
Mack slips a jab from Eriksson.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Eriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Mack throws a leg kick but Eriksson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mack defending well as Eriksson loads up on a big left hand.
As Eriksson looks to move away, Mack throws a big counter combo but Eriksson just gets out of the way.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Eriksson misses its intended target.
Mack throws a quick counter head kick but Eriksson was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eriksson defends well and Mack ends up having to push Eriksson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eriksson missing with a left hand there. Mack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Eriksson.
Crunch! Mack slams his shin into Eriksson's torso.
Mack throws out a leg kick but Eriksson moves out of range and Mack only half commits.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
Eriksson jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well.
Eriksson connects with a body shot.
Eriksson swings widly with a right hand
and Mack counters with a body kick that stops Eriksson in his tracks momentarily.
Eriksson misses with a jab to the body
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mack - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mack. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eriksson avoids the head kick by Mack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mack - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack throws a body punch but Eriksson moves out of range.
Eriksson blocks a head kick by Mack.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mack tries to counter by clinching up but Eriksson breaks away and moves out of range.
Eriksson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eriksson.
Mack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eriksson manages to circle out of the way.
Mack throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Donald Eriksson's cut even more.
Mack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Eriksson.
As Eriksson tries to get set, Mack tries to push him back and clinch up but Eriksson manages to avoid the attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Eriksson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mack throws a solid leg kick but Eriksson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mack.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Mack counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Eriksson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eriksson blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Mack is looking for a counter combo.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mack throws a low kick but Eriksson moves out of range easily.
Eriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Mack counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.
Mack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eriksson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mack tries a low kick but Eriksson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack digs a good hook to Eriksson's body.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Mack misses.
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriksson.
Eriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack counters with a nice right hand that sends Eriksson toppling to the canvas! Eriksson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mack finish him?!
Mack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Eriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mack throws a counter high kick but Eriksson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eriksson is fending him off so far but Mack persists. Nope, Eriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eriksson misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mack. Mack obviously looking to wear him down.
Donald Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Mack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mack lands a big head kick that sends Eriksson tumbling to the mat! Mack takes a step backwards and waves Eriksson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eriksson is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Mack.
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
Mack lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mack - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mack. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
Eriksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eriksson swings widly with a right hand
and Mack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Mack.
Mack feints and then cracks Eriksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eriksson down.
Mack closes the distance and clinches up with Eriksson, looking for a takedown. Mack pushes Eriksson against the cage but Eriksson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eriksson takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Mack scores with a leg kick.
Eriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
As Eriksson tries to get set, Mack tries to push him back and clinch up but Eriksson manages to avoid the attempt.
Mack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eriksson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank Mack is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Mack counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mack lands a head kick!
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eriksson's knee momentarily.
Mack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Mack.
Eriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack counters with an outside leg kick.
Mack delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Eriksson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mack lands with a slapping head kick.
Eriksson takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Mack.
Mack throws a monster overhand right that drops Eriksson! Mack follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Mack!
A less than humble Frank Mack misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayleigh Dragon (ranked 2230 p4p, 3598 weight class) and Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov (ranked 252 p4p, 381 weight class). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayleigh Dragon!
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, Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadzhimagomedov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gadzhimagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.
A low kick from Gadzhimagomedov is predictable there
and Dragon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control here.
Dragon is working for a kimura but Gadzhimagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to roll over but Dragon keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon is trying for a kimura here. Gadzhimagomedov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dragon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rayleigh Dragon!
Rayleigh Dragon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lale Oles (ranked 2153 p4p, 3565 weight class) and Musan Zaintashara (ranked 265 p4p, 417 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lale Oles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Musan Zaintashara!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaintashara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oles.
Oles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaintashara ducks under a wild hook from Oles.
Zaintashara staying out of range there.
Oles misses with a wild body shot.
Zaintashara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oles gets tackled into the cage by Zaintashara. Zaintashara maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara jumps into guard, dragging Oles to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaintashara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaintashara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaintashara trying to control the position.
Zaintashara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oles is one step ahead there.
Oles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zaintashara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaintashara keeping full guard, as Oles tries to pass.
Oles forces his way into half guard.
Zaintashara trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaintashara is looking to improve his position.
Zaintashara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oles's back!
Zaintashara sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Oles taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Musan Zaintashara!
A relieved looking Musan Zaintashara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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