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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Dog (ranked 642 p4p, 1013 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 81 p4p, 129 weight class). The Dog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Meditation Time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake The Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer's corner calls for a 1-2. Packer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Jake The Dog has been cut.
Packer jabs The Dog right on the nose. The Dog blinks but takes it well.
Packer lands with a nice body punch.
Packer throws a leg kick which misses The Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as The Dog tries to avoid it.
Packer scores with a jab.
The Dog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Packer scores with a shot to the body.
The Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dog throws out the jab.
Packer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Dog blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from Packer.
Packer throws a series of punches but The Dog moves out of range.
The Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Packer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Packer.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and The Dog moves out of range easily.
Packer lands a glancing blow to the side of The Dog's head.
 The Dog is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog misses with a hook.
Oh The Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Dog is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Packer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! The Dog crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in The Dog's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Packer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 649 p4p, 708 weight class) and Dragomir Savic (ranked 93 p4p, 99 weight class). Savic has chosen Good Day as his entrance music. 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 23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daughtrey is looking to clinch.
Daughtrey darts in and clinches Savic up against the cage.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Savic.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
Savic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daughtrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
A hook to the body from Savic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Savic lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savic.
Daughtrey decides to pull guard.
Savic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daughtrey is keeping the position for now.
Savic is pushing down on Daughtrey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daughtrey is fighting to maintain full guard but Savic has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey is trying to stand up here but Savic is controlling him well.
Savic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Daughtrey wants to get back to full guard.
Savic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savic is looking to advance position but Daughtrey won't allow it.
Savic content to control rather than advance.
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.
Let's hope that Savic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savic is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Daughtrey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savic is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic lands a nice looking body kick.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch
and Savic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daughtrey misses with a jab to the body
letting Savic counter with a right hand.
Savic misses with a few strikes there.
Savic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daughtrey.
Nice body punch from Savic.
Daughtrey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savic.
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Savic with a nice cross.
Savic tries to clinch but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey has closed the distance and engaged Savic in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Daughtrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey manages to break the clinch.
Daughtrey misses with a straight right.
Savic misses with a hook.
As Savic tries to get set, Daughtrey tries to push him back and clinch up but Savic manages to avoid the attempt.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Savic moves away
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daughtrey rushes Savic and presses him up against the cage.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savic lands a right hand.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Savic.
Savic lands a left hand.
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savic pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Savic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daughtrey closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daughtrey wants to clinch but Savic slips to the side
and Savic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Savic moves out of range.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daughtrey closes the distance and pushes Savic back into the cage.
Savic takes a shot to the head.
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Savic.
Savic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey misses with an elbow strike.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey lands a left hand.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savic.
Savic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daughtrey.
Savic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dragomir Savic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savic prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Savic lands a nice uppercut.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey pushes Savic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Savic tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Savic.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Daughtrey lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daughtrey tries to stall but Savic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Savic has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands with a short shot to the head.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Savic.
Daughtrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey lands with a light punch inside.
Daughtrey digs a right hand into Savic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savic's gas tank.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
Savic takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savic gets through Daughtrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey gets through Savic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Daughtrey.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savic blocking some punches.
Savic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
Savic prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
Savic prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savic.
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daughtrey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savic's defenses.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daughtrey blocks a body shot from Savic.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Savic avoids a wild elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Savic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dragomir Savic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savic swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
A big right from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up.
Savic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daughtrey with a body shot.
Savic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savic throws out a counter right but Daughtrey avoids it with no problem.
Dragomir Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic connects with a looping right hand.
Savic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daughtrey if he has to take too many more of those.
Savic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savic.
Daughtrey needs to keep his hands up - Savic had a free shot at his head there.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Savic circles away.
Savic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savic lands a lovely overhand right.
Daughtrey is rocked!
Daughtrey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Daughtrey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savic misses the jab.
Savic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Savic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daughtrey.
Kevin Daughtrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daughtrey is looking to clinch.
Savic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Savic keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Savic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savic! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daughtrey seems to have got his legs back now.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Daughtrey. That snapped Savic's head back.
Daughtrey pushes Savic up against the cage in a clinch.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Savic blocks it.
Daughtrey lands with a right to the head.
Daughtrey gets through Savic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey gets through Savic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daughtrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Daughtrey.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Savic circles away.
Daughtrey lands a body shot.
Savic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daughtrey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Savic circles away.
Savic throws a shot to the body.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
It seemed like Savic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daughtrey closes the distance but Savic moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daughtrey clinches up against the cage.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Savic fails to land.
Dragomir Savic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic stops a takedown attempt from Daughtrey.
Savic prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
Savic lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Daughtrey.
Savic gets through Daughtrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Savic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savic 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!
After the fight, Dragomir Savic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 599 p4p, 891 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 74 p4p, 111 weight class). Dee comes to the cage accompanied by Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a shot to the body.
Friman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dee lands a jab to Friman's midsection.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Dee swinging wildly here.
Dee lands the left hand.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Dee slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Friman blocks the leg kick.
Dee misses with a hook.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dee defends it well.
Dee slips a jab and a cross from Friman.
Dee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
Friman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Friman darts in and clinches Dee up against the cage.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Friman lands with a punch from half guard.
My spies in The Lab inform me that Friman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Friman in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee is trying to stand up here but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dee wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
Dee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dee pushes Friman off looking to stand but Friman dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman drops an elbow to the side of Dee's head.
Dee taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
Dee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friman is looking to advance position but Dee won't allow it.
Dee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Friman is on him like a limpet, forcing Dee back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dee on the side of the head.
Dee jabs at Friman's body.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Friman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee works the jab nicely.
Dee tries to land a body kick
and Friman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dee!
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dee is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman throwing shots but Dee is blocking nicely.
Friman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to pass the guard but Dee defending well.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.
Friman wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Dee is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
Dee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Friman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dee working to try and regain half guard.
Friman looking to control but Dee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dee is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Friman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dee throws Friman to one side and escapes!
Dee throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Dee as Friman shoots in.
Dee throws a counter high kick but Friman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friman slips under a jab from Dee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friman! But no joy.
Dee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dee throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Dee.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dee won't be happy with that.
Dee tries to buck Friman off but Friman is having none of it.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Friman slips a nice elbow through Dee's hands, connecting with Dee's forehead.
Friman throwing shots but Dee is blocking nicely.
Dee tries to kick Friman off but Friman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman prevents Dee from standing back up.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
Friman trying to mount his opponent but Dee defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee tries to kick Friman off but Friman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Friman is keen to just control but Dee is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dee. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friman misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Dee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Friman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friman on the side of the head.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Friman checks the leg kick.
Friman blocks a head kick by Dee.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friman! But no joy.
Friman looking to score a takedown here. Dee is defending well but Friman drives through and ends up in Dee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Dee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Friman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Friman moves away and avoids it.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Dee. Those never looked like landing.
Friman moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Friman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee cracks Friman with a good jab.
Friman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee misses the jab.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee misses with a kick to the body.
Friman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Friman stalls from top position.
Dee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dee some visible discomfort.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman working the body and head with strikes.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Friman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Dee is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee defending well though.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman is nestled in close to Dee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Friman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dee is trying to stand.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.
Friman stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friman lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friman prevents Dee from standing back up.
Dee trying to control but Friman postures up.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman with the counter takedown but Dee avoids it easily.
Friman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee circles away.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Friman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Friman staying out of range there.
Dee pushes Friman away with a front kick.
Dee tests Friman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dee, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
Klay Dee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith Jr (ranked 807 p4p, 771 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 118 p4p, 114 weight class). Smith Jr comes to the cage accompanied by You Will Know My Name. Zexi has chosen BRADIO-Flyers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Zexi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Zexi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Zexi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi lands with a shot to the body.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Smith Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Zexi throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zexi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
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!
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Zexi had a free shot at his head there.
Zexi swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi scores with a nice right hand.
Zexi misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zexi blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr lands the left hand.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
That's four 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!
Zexi dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Zexi moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Dai Zexi's cut even more.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Smith Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Smith Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Zexi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Zexi.
Smith Jr 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.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Smith Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the head.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zexi.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr clobbers Zexi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
It appears Smith Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice shot lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zexi sprawling to the canvas! Zexi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith Jr finish him?!
A jab from Zexi misses.
And Smith Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr is looking to chop away at Zexi's legs.
Zexi takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi moves into the clinch.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Zexi there.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Smith Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Zexi - just one landing.
Zexi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Zexi.
Well Zexi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dai Zexi!
An out of breath Dai Zexi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 281 p4p, 518 weight class) and Mitch Miletich (ranked 38 p4p, 77 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Vibe Killer. This should be fireworks!
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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 39 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitch Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Ricard as he checks the leg kick.
Miletich avoids a kick to the body.
Ricard cracks Miletich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miletich moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Miletich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miletich misses with a hook
and Ricard counters with a body kick that stops Miletich in his tracks momentarily.
Miletich cracks Ricard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ricard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miletich.
A quick step to the side and Ricard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miletich connects with a crisp jab.
Miletich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard jabs Miletich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Miletich blocks the low kick.
Miletich loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Miletich blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Ricard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick lands for Ricard.
Nice defenses there by Miletich.
A jab from Miletich misses.
Miletich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ricard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miletich stacks Ricard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miletich!
Ricard tries to buck Miletich off but Miletich is having none of it.
Ricard can't do much from the bottom here.
Miletich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miletich passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ricard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard gets back to half guard.
Ricard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ricard.
Ricard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miletich is aware though and is defending well.
Miletich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ricard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miletich's guard.
Ricard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miletich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miletich working for a triangle but Ricard defends it easily.
Miletich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ricard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ricard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miletich passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ricard is looking to improve his position.
Miletich is looking for a kimura here.
Ricard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ricard is trying to keep Miletich in close.
Ricard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miletich defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Miletich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a jab to the body
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
Miletich checks a low kick from Ricard.
Ricard blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Ricard misses its target.
Miletich misses with a left hand
and Ricard counters with a left to the body.
Miletich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miletich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ricard misses with a left hand
and Miletich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ricard thinking.
Miletich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ricard.
Miletich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ricard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miletich moves into full mount! Ricard won't be happy about that!
Miletich avoids the attempt from Ricard to control.
Ricard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ricard forces his way into half guard.
Miletich wants to improve his position but Ricard is controlling well.
Miletich is not content to let Ricard control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ricard lands a nice short elbow.
Miletich actively working from the bottom here.
Miletich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ricard is aware though and is defending well.
Ricard trying to control but Miletich is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard passes into half guard.
Miletich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Miletich won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricard.
Ricard is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Miletich still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Miletich has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Miletich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miletich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ricard, who protects the arm well.
Ricard tries to buck Miletich off but Miletich is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard regains half guard.
Ricard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miletich is looking for a kimura but Ricard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miletich to get the leverage.
Miletich wants to pass to mount but Ricard is defending the position.
Ricard looking for submissions off his back.
Ricard is looking to improve his position.
Ricard is pressing down on Miletich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miletich tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricard is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitch Miletich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard connects with a leg kick.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Miletich tries a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Miletich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.
Miletich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miletich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricard thows a body kick. Miletich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miletich misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard connects with a body shot.
Miletich thows a body kick. Ricard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miletich lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricard's head.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Miletich's body.
Ricard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Miletich misses.
Ricard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miletich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Miletich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miletich.
Ricard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miletich's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miletich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ricard defends well.
Ricard trying to control but Miletich is working from the bottom.
Miletich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricard is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
Miletich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ricard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miletich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricard is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
Miletich keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Ricard passes Miletich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miletich keeps working.
Mitch Miletich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miletich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Miletich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ricard prevents Miletich from improving his position.
Ricard wants to control but Miletich is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ricard prevents Miletich from improving his position.
Ricard seems to be looking for submissions.
Ricard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miletich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ricard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricard 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 194 p4p, 493 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 34 p4p, 77 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jekyll And Hyde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Phoenix lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Phoenix.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to move into range but Phoenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phoenix tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Phoenix.
McGuire throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
McGuire motions for Phoenix to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Phoenix throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McGuire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
Phoenix cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Phoenix steps away.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phoenix cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire slips a jab from Phoenix.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Phoenix's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Phoenix tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
McGuire slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A left lands for Phoenix.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phoenix, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 567 p4p, 436 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 67 p4p, 56 weight class). Travis Mitchell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190
21 - 15 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McStafferson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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McStafferson wants to control for a moment but Mitchell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell works his way to full guard. Good work.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McStafferson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mitchell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mitchell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mitchell!
McStafferson is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McStafferson taking a bit of punishment here - Mitchell scoring with strikes.
McStafferson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mitchell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the head.
Mitchell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McStafferson is trying to escape the mount.
Mitchell dominating with strikes here.
Mitchell with shots to the head and body - McStafferson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McStafferson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McStafferson is looking to escape.
McStafferson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McStafferson moves into full guard.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but McStafferson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mitchell can't keep his opponent in guard - McStafferson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson seems to be looking for submissions.
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell gets full guard.
McStafferson advances to half guard.
McStafferson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep. McStafferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McStafferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStafferson.
Horrible takedown attempt by McStafferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep. McStafferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
McStafferson is stalling here. Mitchell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McStafferson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mitchell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mitchell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mitchell trying to control the action but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Mitchell grinds an elbow into McStafferson's temple.
Mitchell working the body and head with strikes.
Travis Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mitchell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell lands some shots froms side control.
McStafferson tries to improve position but can't.
Mitchell staying calm.
Mitchell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mitchell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mitchell trying to control the position but McStafferson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
McStafferson tries to improve position but can't.
McStafferson is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
McStafferson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McStafferson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McStafferson trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell works his way to full guard. Good work.
McStafferson is looking to pass into half guard but Mitchell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mitchell is in guard.
McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitchell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mitchell stays in close to McStafferson's body and controls the position.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McStafferson's head.
McStafferson looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McStafferson!
Mitchell scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Mitchell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStafferson keeps working.
McStafferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
McStafferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McStafferson is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Mitchell lands an elbow.
Mitchell cracks McStafferson with a big elbow.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell cracks McStafferson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McStafferson is rocked!
McStafferson being controlled for a moment.
Oh McStafferson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell grinds an elbow into McStafferson's temple.
A big shot lands for Mitchell! That's hurt McStafferson! Will he recover? Mitchell fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Mitchell!
Our winner, Travis Mitchell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 10 p4p, 127 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 2 p4p, 15 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lombardo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Illusions. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Lombardo dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Sirakanian avoids a kick to the body.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Lombardo is wise to it.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian needs to keep his hands up - Lombardo had a free shot at his head there.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
We've been informed that Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian gets tackled into the cage by Lombardo. Lombardo maintains the clinch.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian stalling against the cage.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Lombardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lombardo avoids it.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sirakanian.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
A body shot lands from Sirakanian.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sirakanian controls the action.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
A short left from Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo crunches a lovely knee into Sirakanian's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Sirakanian's ribcage. Sirakanian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lombardo scores with a head kick. Sirakanian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lombardo scores with a jab.
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian punishes Lombardo's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Lombardo moves out of range of the leg kick from Sirakanian.
Lombardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Sirakanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that Lombardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombardo also avoids with ease.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
As Sirakanian backs away, Lombardo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sirakanian gets tackled into the cage by Lombardo. Lombardo maintains the clinch.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
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!
Sirakanian tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian breaks the clinch.
Lombardo is looking to clinch but Sirakanian is avoiding it.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Sirakanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
Lombardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Lombardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Lombardo checks it.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sirakanian just manages to avoid it.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo darts in and clinches Sirakanian up against the cage.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirakanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Sirakanian lands a left hand.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombardo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lombardo.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sirakanian on the inside.
Santino Lombardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirakanian can do to turn this around?
A short right from Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lombardo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirakanian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian scores with the left hand. Lombardo knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Lombardo's knee but Lombardo avoids it well.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lombardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Lombardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Lombardo connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo takes one to the side of the head.
Lombardo motions for Sirakanian to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirakanian. Sirakanian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lombardo lands with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Lombardo.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo fakes the leg kick and cracks Sirakanian in the body.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Sirakanian seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Sirakanian as he connects with a hook.
Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardo.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Sirakanian is rocked!
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Lombardo finish him?
Lombardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian seems to have recovered his senses.
Sirakanian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombardo as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Sirakanian.
Lombardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Sirakanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirakanian controls his hands.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
Lombardo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian looks to land a combination but Lombardo avoids it well.
Lombardo lands with a cross.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo lands with a nice body punch.
Lombardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sirakanian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Lombardo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sirakanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombardo can pounce on him.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Lombardo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lombardo forces Sirakanian back against the cage and clinches.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sirakanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sirakanian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian stalling against the cage.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike.
Lombardo pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo is leaning against Sirakanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo throws an elbow but it misses.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
Lombardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Sirakanian's ribcage. Sirakanian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sirakanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a body punch.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sirakanian.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo works on Sirakanian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sirakanian pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sirakanian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lombardo is unloading with more strikes now! Sirakanian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo retains his welterweight title!
Santino Lombardo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 77 p4p, 217 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 10 p4p, 28 weight class). Spud comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Hoppe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wind of Change. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but Hoppe checks it.
Spud avoids the head kick by Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe walks into a straight right hand from Spud.
Hoppe tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoppe.
Spud misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Spud.
We've been informed that Hoppe 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A clash of legs there as Spud blocks the low kick.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud stuns Hoppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoppe checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spud avoids it really well and circles away.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Hoppe moved away.
Spud swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spud is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, Spud circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Spud. Those never looked like landing.
Hoppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Hoppe misses
and Spud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spud swinging wildly here.
Hoppe feints a jab promting Spud to slip. Hoppe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Hoppe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoppe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoppe. That did some damage!
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Spud misses.
It seemed like Hoppe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
A lazy left from Spud finds it's target.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud misses with a wild combination.
Hoppe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppe lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Nice body punch from Spud.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Hoppe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Hoppe swinging wildly here.
Spud throws a combination. Hoppe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
Spud throws a jab when Hoppe was well out of range.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe takes one to the chin there.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Hoppe.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spud catches Hoppe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spud rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoppe lands with a nice body punch.
Hoppe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Spud tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Spud misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spud to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud connects with a jab.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hoppe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spud has got the better of the exchanges.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud moves out of range as Hoppe throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spud in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud looks to land a combination. Hoppe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Hoppe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spud.
Hoppe blocks a head kick by Spud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud swinging wildly here.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoppe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud stuns Hoppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Hoppe.
Spud lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud pushes Hoppe away with a front kick.
Spud takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws the left hand but Hoppe avoids the punch easily.
Hoppe throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Spud clobbers Hoppe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud lands with an overhand left.
Spud feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoppe moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Spud moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHoppe.
Hoppe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spud jabs Hoppe right on the nose. Hoppe blinks but takes it well.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Hoppe's head back.
Hoppe lands an overhand right.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Hoppe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe misses with a two punch combination.
Hoppe walks into a left hand.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe lands with a good body shot.
Hoppe slips under a jab.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a right and a left that Spud avoids nicely.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Spud is looking to slow Hoppe down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Hoppe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Nice sprawl there from Spud as Hoppe shoots in.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
A jab from Spud finds it's way through Hoppe's defenses.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud looks for the body kick but Hoppe saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud scores with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hoppe loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud lands an overhand right.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Spud.
Hoppe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoppe's head.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Spud scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hoppe misses its intended target.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Spud.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud thows a leg kick but Hoppe checks it
and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown. Spud fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoppe stands up over Spud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Hoppe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoppe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoppe throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Hoppe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoppe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
Spud lands a jab to the nose.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoppe stalks Spud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spud's face. Spud staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud tests Hoppe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Spud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoppe backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Spud.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hoppe. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Spud cracks Hoppe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoppe lands a slapping body shot.
Spud cracks Hoppe with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spud lands with a cross.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses.
Spud sizes up Hoppe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoppe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoppe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spud, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!
William Spud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Horse (ranked 5 p4p, 32 weight class) and Hiro Manowaru (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Manowaru is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lay Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands with a nice body kick.
Horse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Horse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manowaru on the side of the head.
Horse with a jab.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manowaru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Manowaru lands a right hook to the body.
Manowaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horse is breathing heavily.
Manowaru throws a shot to the body.
Manowaru connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manowaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse misses with a jab to the body
and Manowaru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manowaru.
Manowaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manowaru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horse moves forwards but Manowaru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Roar Horse has been cut.
Manowaru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horse slips a jab from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Horse saw that one coming.
Horse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manowaru is out of range.
Manowaru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru scores with a push kick.
Manowaru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manowaru lands a big uppercut and Horse crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Horse looks OK. Manowaru waves Horse back to his feet!
Manowaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manowaru.
Manowaru drops Horse with a straight right hand, right on the button! Manowaru follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru is the new super heavyweight champion!
Hiro Manowaru bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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