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HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Gracie (ranked 24654 p4p, 3759 weight class) and Primo Volto (ranked 778 p4p, 476 weight class). Nate Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Primo Volto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Volto's shoulder, as Volto tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volto is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.
Volto sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Volto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Volto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volto is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Volto is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volto manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Volto keeps moving.
Volto keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Volto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Volto keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volto looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Volto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Volto is working from the bottom.
Volto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Volto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volto throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Gracie lands an elbow.
Volto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Volto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Volto defends it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Volto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volto is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Volto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volto.
Volto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volto is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volto is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Volto in a clinch.
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Volto has tightened it up now! Gracie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Primo Volto!
Primo Volto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 6567 p4p, 24224 weight class) and Crimson Foot (ranked 499 p4p, 585 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Northwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crimson Foot!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northwood manages to avoid it.
Foot misses the shot to the body.
Foot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Northwood swivels and escapes.
Foot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Northwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Northwood looking to control.
Northwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot preventing the sweep.
Northwood has his hands on Foot's head, controlling the position.
Northwood is trying to control the position but Foot postures up.
Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Foot misses with a takedown attempt - Northwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Northwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foot moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foot moves forwards but Northwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foot cracks Northwood with a good jab.
Northwood with a hook.
Foot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Northwood to the mat! Northwood manages to get full guard.
Foot preventing the sweep.
Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northwood is keeping the position for now.
Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northwood has a closed guard, preventing Foot from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northwood has an active guard here but Foot has managed to pass into half guard.
Northwood is controlling Foot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Northwood is trying to control but can't.
Northwood actively working from the bottom here.
Northwood is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Northwood is looking for a sweep. Foot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Northwood's guard.
Foot wants to get up but he can't break Northwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northwood has his foot on Foot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foot works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Northwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Northwood has Foot pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crimson Foot dominated that round.
That's time! Northwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Foot closes the distance and clinches up with Northwood, looking for a takedown. Foot pushes Northwood against the cage but Northwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Northwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Northwood catches Foot right on the button with a cross.
Northwood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Northwood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Northwood.
Foot is looking to stand back up but Northwood counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Foot.
Crimson Foot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Northwood tries to pass to full mount but Foot defends it.
Northwood is working hard here to advance position.
Foot is looking to control Northwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foot avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood tries to pass to full mount but Foot defends it.
Northwood prevents Foot from improving his position.
Foot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Foot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Northwood looking to control but Foot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Northwood working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Foot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foot tries to roll over but Northwood keeps him under control.
Northwood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Northwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is trying to control. Foot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foot trying to control but Northwood postures up.
Foot is staying active underneath Northwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Northwood stopping the sweep attempt from Foot.
Northwood looking to pass the guard.
Northwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Northwood wants to control from the top but Foot keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Northwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foot in his tracks.
Foot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northwood scores with a nice head shot.
Foot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Northwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foot counters with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foot.
Colton Northwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crimson Foot.
Foot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Northwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Northwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Foot sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Northwood dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Foot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Northwood as he avoids it easily.
Northwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northwood lands with a shot to the body.
Northwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Foot keeping full guard, as Northwood tries to pass.
Northwood slips nicely into half guard.
Northwood wants to free his trapped foot but Foot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Foot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Northwood defends it easily.
Northwood wants to pass the guard but Foot is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foot is trying to keep Northwood in close.
Foot keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
Foot pulls Northwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Northwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foot can't keep his opponent in guard - Northwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Northwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot is refusing to be controlled, as Northwood sits in half guard.
Northwood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Northwood gets caught flat footed, as Foot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foot stopping the sweep attempt from Northwood.
My spies in UnderGround Training Facility inform me that Foot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Foot passes Northwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Northwood tries to roll over but Foot keeps him under control.
Northwood is looking to control Foot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Northwood avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot is pressing down on Northwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Northwood is holding on for now.
Northwood is not content to let Foot control the position.
Northwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foot pulls his head out easily.
Northwood controlling the position well.
Colton Northwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Northwood wants to improve his position but Foot is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Northwood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Northwood 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Colton Northwood!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Colton Northwood!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Colton Northwood!
Colton Northwood wins by unanimous decision!
Colton Northwood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Gorohov (ranked 5790 p4p, 2547 weight class) and Malcolm King (ranked 622 p4p, 352 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Gorohov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gorohov checks a leg kick.
Gorohov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrey Gorohov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorohov checks a low kick from King.
Gorohov tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King misses with a leg kick
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gorohov is out of range.
Gorohov clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King tries to score with a low kick but Gorohov moves his leg out of the way.
Gorohov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorohov loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King scores with a hook to the body. Gorohov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gorohov tries to clinch up.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Gorohov blocks the leg kick.
Gorohov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gorohov instigates a clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorohov's elbow.
Gorohov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorohov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorohov blocking some punches.
Gorohov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Gorohov is struggling to control the position.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorohov's elbow.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King prevents a body shot from Gorohov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gorohov throws an elbow but misses.
King stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorohov pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from King.
Gorohov lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to work over Gorohov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King working aggressively here.
Gorohov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from King.
King avoiding damage.
King has Gorohov pressed against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King is leaning against Gorohov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gorohov as King tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gorohov throws an elbow but misses.
King tries a body shot but Gorohov blocks it.
King blocks a body shot from Gorohov.
King taking a breather.
Gorohov misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King digs a right hand into Gorohov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorohov's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorohov lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Gorohov gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Gorohov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorohov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gorohov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorohov.
Gorohov fails with an attempt to clinch.
King throws a body punch but Gorohov moves out of range.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gorohov misses with the combination.
King tries to score with a low kick but Gorohov moves his leg out of the way.
Gorohov swinging wildly here.
Gorohov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorohov checks a low kick from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorohov moves away.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Gorohov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gorohov closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorohov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorohov.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorohov tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Gorohov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King looking to stall.
Gorohov throws an elbow that misses.
Gorohov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorohov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a shot to the body.
Gorohov swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorohov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gorohov tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King throws out a leg kick but Gorohov moves out of range and King only half commits.
Andrey Gorohov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorohov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorohov is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Gorohov misses with an uppercut.
Gorohov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Gorohov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorohov walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorohov thuds a left hand into King's body.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorohov.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws out a loose jab but Gorohov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorohov moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorohov manages to avoid it.
Gorohov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorohov backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Gorohov.
Gorohov tries to clinch up.
Gorohov takes the fight into the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorohov controls his hands.
Andrey Gorohov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Gorohov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from King.
Gorohov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Gorohov controls the action.
King lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorohov is trying to stall.
Gorohov takes a shot to the head.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Gorohov avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorohov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorohov scores with a nice hook to the head.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorohov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gorohov pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gorohov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King dodges an elbow strike from Gorohov.
Gorohov throws an elbow that misses.
Gorohov lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gorohov just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King is trying to stall.
King works on Gorohov's body with a couple of short punches.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Gorohov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorohov backwards.
King works on Gorohov's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from King.
King tries a body shot but Gorohov blocks it.
A body shot lands from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorohov controls his hands.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorohov backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorohov stalls.
King pushes Gorohov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorohov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gorohov misses with some punches.
Gorohov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
Still in the clinch, Gorohov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorohov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorohov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
Gorohov lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
King tries a body shot but Gorohov blocks it.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King wants to stall.
King being controlled against the cage.
Gorohov lands a right hand.
Gorohov looking to stall.
King stalls.
King pushes Gorohov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorohov manages to avoid it.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King misses the shot to the body.
Gorohov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King misses with a low kick.
Gorohov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorohov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorohov throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorohov moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorohov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorohov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorohov.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from King misses.
Gorohov scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Gorohov tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Gorohov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gorohov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gorohov moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Gorohov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws a front kick aimed at Gorohov's knee but Gorohov avoids it well.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Gorohov instigates a clinch.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King digs a right hand into Gorohov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorohov's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a shot to the side of Gorohov's head.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Gorohov gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
King scores with a shot to the side of Gorohov's head.
Gorohov controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from King.
King lands a shot to the body.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorohov backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andrey Gorohov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorohov controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Gorohov.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Gorohov controls the action.
Gorohov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a body punch.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
Gorohov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gorohov struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King prevents a body shot from Gorohov.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorohov.
I was talking to Gorohov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King lands a body shot.
King tries to work over Gorohov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Malcolm King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King pushes Gorohov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to throw a body punch but Gorohov avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gorohov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Gorohov has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorohov's elbow.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorohov being controlled against the cage.
Gorohov misses with a body punch.
Gorohov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King has Gorohov pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Malcolm King!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Malcolm King!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Malcolm King!
Malcolm King wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malcolm King made sure he mentioned Condemned, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fox (ranked 2548 p4p, 2890 weight class) and Sergey Telegin (ranked 272 p4p, 312 weight class). Fox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice. Jim Fox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Telegin does it's job there.
Telegin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fox on the side of the head.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Telegin moves out of range of the body kick from Fox.
Telegin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Telegin.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Telegin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telegin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Telegin throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fox thumps Telegin with a low kick.
We've been informed that Telegin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Telegin misses.
Fox has managed to clinch.
Telegin takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Telegin blocks it.
Telegin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Telegin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Telegin.
Jim Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Telegin.
Telegin is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox has Telegin pressed against the cage.
Telegin tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Telegin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fox is keeping busy.
Fox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Telegin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Telegin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fox as Telegin tries to tie him up.
Telegin throws a head punch that misses.
Fox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox stalling in the clinch but Telegin improves position.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telegin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fox is trying to keep an underhook but Telegin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fox defends it well.
Telegin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Telegin is trying for a kimura here. Fox looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Telegin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Telegin!
An out of breath Sergey Telegin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Piano (ranked 1801 p4p, 3650 weight class) and Tobias Funke (ranked 205 p4p, 377 weight class). Piano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Night Prowler. This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Piano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobias Funke!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke scores with a leg kick.
Funke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Piano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Funke with that takedown attempt.
Funke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Piano is able to avoid easily.
Piano jabs at Funke's body.
Funke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funke.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funke moves away from the strike by Piano.
Piano scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Funke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano jabs Funke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funke looks winded!
Funke blocks a jab.
Funke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piano cracks Funke with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Funke looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Piano finish him?
It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut.
Funke throws a body punch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano lands a big right hand that sends Funke crashing to the mat! Piano stays standing though and waves Funke back to his feet!
 Funke is rocked!
Piano fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Funke out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Don Piano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Piano waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ford (ranked 1769 p4p, 1361 weight class) and Miguel Sandoval (ranked 210 p4p, 163 weight class). The key to victory for Ed Ford has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sandoval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandoval has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford connects with a single shot there.
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a huge left! Sandoval is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ford isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sandoval from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ford!
A victorious Ed Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Waller (ranked 898 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Florisvaldo De Oliveira (ranked 55 p4p, 119 weight class). Waller comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Florisvaldo De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller stuffs the takedown.
De Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Waller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Oliveira.
It looked like Waller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florisvaldo De Oliveira.
Waller connects with a body shot.
De Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Waller. Those never looked like landing.
Waller dodges the punch combination from De Oliveira.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller connects with a right hand. De Oliveira shakes it off.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Waller circles away easily
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waller circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Waller is keeping the position.
De Oliveira trying to control but Waller is working from the bottom.
Waller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Waller digs a right hand underneath De Oliveira's ribcage. De Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Waller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Oliveira misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
Waller scores with a hook to the body.
Waller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Oliveira misses with a body shot.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waller but Waller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Waller's head coaches at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Waller shows good takedown defense.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but De Oliveira slips the punch.
Waller swings for the body but De Oliveira moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
De Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Waller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Waller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waller digs a good body shot into De Oliveira's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Waller stuns De Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
De Oliveira looking to score a takedown here. Waller is defending well but De Oliveira drives through and ends up in Waller's guard.
De Oliveira stops Waller from standing up.
De Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Waller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
De Oliveira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Waller is defending well. De Oliveira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Waller has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! De Oliveira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Florisvaldo De Oliveira!
Florisvaldo De Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 1596 p4p, 880 weight class) and Jean Lucroy (ranked 209 p4p, 118 weight class). Vanorden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Squad King Karter. Bruce Vanorden 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Lucroy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucroy closes the distance and clinches up with Vanorden, looking for a takedown. Lucroy pushes Vanorden against the cage but Vanorden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucroy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Lucroy throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Vanorden wants to stand and escape but Lucroy is having none of it.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Vanorden wants to get back to his feet but Lucroy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lucroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucroy's guard.
Lucroy is pulling down on Vanorden's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanorden, at least for the moment.
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden'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.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position.
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vanorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden looking to pass the guard.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Lucroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Lucroy moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Lucroy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucroy.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Lucroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a swing at Lucroy's ribcage but misses.
Lucroy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Vanorden coming out on top.
It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Lucroy takes one to the chin there.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanorden seems keen to control Lucroy's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucroy cracks Vanorden with a solid left hand.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Lucroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucroy throwing strikes but missing.
Lucroy being controlled here momentarily.
Lucroy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Vanorden working a defensive guard here.
Vanorden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucroy has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lucroy is chipping away with strikes.
Vanorden gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Lucroy ducked under it nicely.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanorden defends it nicely.
Lucroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucroy ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucroy with the counter takedown but Vanorden avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden throws a right hand that misses
and Lucroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lucroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanorden's head.
Lucroy scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanorden is pulling down on Lucroy's head to control his posture.
Lucroy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanorden controlling the position.
Vanorden 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.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanorden keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Lucroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Lucroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vanorden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vanorden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
Vanorden uses his free foot to push down on Lucroy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lucroy.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucroy is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden wants to control the pace but Lucroy is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vanorden.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucroy can do to turn this around?
Vanorden tries to control but Lucroy wriggling away.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Vanorden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucroy is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucroy is working to get back to half guard.
Lucroy regains half guard.
Vanorden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden trying to advance position but Lucroy counters by regaining guard.
Lucroy trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucroy ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Lucroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Vanorden. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Lucroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Lucroy slips a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Lucroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Lucroy didn't see that one coming.
Lucroy shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanorden tries to sprawl out of it but Lucroy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanorden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucroy is just out of range.
Lucroy fails with the takedown
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanorden is fending him off so far but Lucroy persists. Nope, Vanorden circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucroy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucroy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vanorden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucroy scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Lucroy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vanorden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a nice body punch.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucroy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Lucroy moved out of range.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Lucroy moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Lucroy ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Vanorden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucroy defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden throws a hook but Lucroy blocks it.
Lucroy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vanorden defends it well.
Lucroy has his takedown stuffed
and Vanorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lucroy tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Vanorden - just one landing.
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Lucroy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanorden jabs Lucroy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jean Lucroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucroy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanorden's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanorden, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Larsson (ranked 675 p4p, 824 weight class) and Dixon Ulster (ranked 100 p4p, 125 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die. Ulster has chosen Alternative Ulster/ Stiff Little Fingers as his entrance music. Dixon Ulster 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dixon Ulster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ulster misses with an uppercut
and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larsson forces his way into half guard.
Larsson throwing shots but Ulster is blocking nicely.
Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson.
Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Ulster is looking to improve his position.
Ulster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ulster moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ulster.
Ulster pulls Larsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Larsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulster lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ulster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon Ulster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
Ulster connects with a jab.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon Ulster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulster scores with a three punch combo!
Ulster lands with a nice body punch.
Ulster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ulster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ulster throws a low kick but Larsson avoids it.
Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ulster throws the kick towards the body but Larsson avoids it.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster digs a good body shot into Larsson's ribs.
Ulster swinging wildly here.
Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ulster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson is looking to land body kicks.
Larsson moves out of range as Ulster strikes.
Ulster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ulster lands the left hand.
Ulster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Ulster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulster scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulster misses with a looping right.
Ulster connects with a body shot that sends Larsson's belly button to the back.
Ulster connects with a nice looking jab.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ulster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsson.
Ulster feints and then cracks Larsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsson down.
Ulster misses with a left hand
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown. Ulster fights it but they end up in guard.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head.
Ulster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Ulster finds it's target.
Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ulster works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Larsson slips under a jab.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it.
Ulster swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsson slips under a jab from Ulster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
Ulster misses with a two punch combination.
Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ulster misses with a low kick.
Larsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it.
Ulster moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Ulster stuns Larsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsson walks into a stiff left hand from Ulster.
Danga de danga de dang - Ulster scores with a four punch combination!
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster.
Dixon Ulster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulster misses with an uppercut.
Larsson is looking to clinch but Ulster is avoiding it.
Ulster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ulster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but Ulster blocks with his arms.
Ulster manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ulster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster.
Larsson shoots in and drives through. Ulster sprawls well.
Ulster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ulster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsson. That did some damage!
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ulster misses with a straight right.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ulster jabs at Larsson's body.
Ulster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Ulster punishes Larsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Ulster.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ulster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ulster throws a leg kick
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ulster is looking to control Larsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ulster avoid being mounted?
Larsson is looking to advance position but Ulster won't allow it.
Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
Larsson 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.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ulster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Ulster is working away.
Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.
Larsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ulster.
Ulster sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulster.
Ulster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Ulster avoids it well and moves away.
Ulster catches Larsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ulster scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulster lands with a slapping head kick.
Ulster throws a hook but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson slips a jab from Ulster.
Ulster scoring well with a low kick there.
Ulster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster misses with a double jab
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ulster working for submissions but it's allowed Larsson to get to half guard.
Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Larsson is nestled in close to Ulster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Ulster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to pass to mount but Ulster is defending the position.
Well,Larsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Larsson prevents Ulster from improving his position.
Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.
Larsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larsson.
Ulster pushes Larsson off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
That kick from Ulster tenderised Larsson's leg. Larsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunner Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulster misses with an uppercut.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Ulster moved out of range.
Ulster has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
Ulster manages to break the clinch.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dixon Ulster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson checks a leg kick.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ulster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsson slips a straight right by Ulster.
Larsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulster is looking to land body kicks.
Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
Larsson throws a push kick but Ulster slaps the foot to one side.
Ulster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Ulster finds it's way through Larsson's defenses.
Ulster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Ulster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ulster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Dixon Ulster wins by unanimous decision!
Dixon Ulster looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tip of the hat to my opponent I called him out and he answered the challenge'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mankar Camoran (ranked 863 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Gregory Motts (ranked 113 p4p, 129 weight class). Camoran comes to the cage accompanied by Imposter. Gregory Motts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mankar Camoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Motts!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoran misses the jab.
Motts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Motts has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Camoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camoran throws a right hand that Motts ducks under and follows up with a left that Motts also avoids with ease.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camoran lands a right hook to the body.
Camoran slips a straight right by Motts.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camoran throws out the jab.
Motts jabs Camoran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Camoran's shoulder, as Camoran tries to avoid the shot.
Camoran fails to land with a series of punches.
Camoran misses the shot to the body.
Motts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camoran connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts avoids the body shot from Camoran.
Motts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Motts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camoran. Camoran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camoran misses with a jab to the body
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Motts. That snapped Camoran's head back.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts moves away from the strike by Camoran.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Motts tries to get set, Camoran tries to push him back and clinch up but Motts manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Camoran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Camoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Camoran is out of range.
Motts swings for the body but Camoran moves out of range.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Camoran's defenses.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Camoran.
Camoran slips a straight right by Motts.
Camoran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Motts moves away from the strike by Camoran.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts misses with a hook.
Camoran cracks Motts with an open hand slap.
Motts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camoran.
Camoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camoran.
Motts lands a jab.
Mankar Camoran's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts lands with a good body shot.
Motts cracks Camoran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camoran misses the shot to the body.
Camoran throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Motts throws out a counter right but Camoran avoids it with no problem.
Camoran dips to his left and cracks Motts with an uppercut!
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoran tries to bum rush Motts with a series of wild strikes but Motts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camoran throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts lands a jab to Camoran's midsection.
Motts scores with a jab.
Camoran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camoran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Motts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camoran had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Motts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camoran moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Motts cracks a nice hook into Camoran's ribs.
Camoran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Camoran's head but Camoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Motts. That snapped Camoran's head back.
Camoran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Camoran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Camoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camoran.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camoran.
Camoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Camoran.
Camoran misses with a punch to the body.
Camoran tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Camoran back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camoran blocks an uppercut.
Camoran pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camoran tries to pull guard but Motts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camoran jumps guard but Motts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Camoran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Camoran lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
That's time! Camoran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Motts takes a swing at Camoran's ribcage but misses.
Camoran misses with a hook to the body
and Motts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts moves forwards but Camoran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Camoran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Camoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gregory Motts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts keeps the fight on the outside.
Camoran takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Camoran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Motts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Motts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camorans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Camoran.
Camoran closes the distance and clinches.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camoran backwards.
Mankar Camoran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Motts misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Camoran presses Motts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camoran blocks an uppercut.
Camoran gets control of Motts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Camoran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran pulls Motts in close to his closed guard and prevents Motts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camoran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Motts defends it easily.
Camoran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Camoran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Motts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Motts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camoran is looking for a triangle here but Motts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Camoran wants to control but Motts postures up.
Camoran tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Motts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Camoran is looking to improve his position but Motts isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts wants to stand but Camoran is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Camoran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Motts wants to stand but Camoran is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camoran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran stops Motts from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Motts avoids the attempt from Camoran to control.
Motts controlling the pace for now.
Camoran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camoran wants to control but Motts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Motts wants to control but Camoran is keeping him busy.
Camoran gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camoran holds on and takes a little breather.
Camoran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Motts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Motts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camoran at a distance.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Motts digs a good hook to Camoran's body.
Camoran misses the jab.
Camoran is looking to clinch but Motts is avoiding it.
Motts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoran.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Camoran tries to counter by clinching up but Motts breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Camoran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camoran wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camoran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Motts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Motts.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camoran.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Camoran tries to bum rush Motts with a series of wild strikes but Motts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Camoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Motts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camoran tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camoran.
Motts scores with a nice right hand.
Camoran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Camoran is rocked!
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camoran.
Mankar Camoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camoran under the eye.
Oh Camoran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well,Camoran is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Motts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camoran forces Motts back against the cage and clinches.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camoran seems to have got his legs back now.
Motts drops Camoran onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Camoran is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jeez, Mankar Camoran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Motts lands with a light punch inside.
Camoran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregory Motts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camoran misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Camoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camoran tries to pull guard but Motts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camoran backwards.
A short left from Motts.
Motts presses Camoran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Motts drops Camoran onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Camoran is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts lands a body shot.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts lands a right hand.
Motts dips a shoulder and cracks Camoran with a mighty uppercut! Camoran falls back against the cage and Motts unloads with a barrage of strikes! Camoran is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Motts screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FIGHT
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