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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gert Lush (ranked 3399 p4p, 5059 weight class) and Declan Hayes (ranked 440 p4p, 576 weight class). Lush 's entrance music is Teardrop, Massive Attack. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gert Lush !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lush .
Hayes throws the left hand but Lush avoids the punch easily.
Lush throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lush throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lush doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Lush .
A head kick misses from Lush .
Lush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lush .
We've been informed that Hayes 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.
Jab by Lush .
Lush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lush with a jab.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Lush counters with a body kick.
Lush tries to land a body kick
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hayes takes a step back to recover.
Hayes scores with a shot to the body.
Gert Lush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes with a hook.
Lush misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Lush .
Hayes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lush did well to prevent Hayes getting side control.
Hayes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayes is looking for a kimura here.
Hayes is keen to just control but Lush is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is working for a submission of some sort.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Lush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lush desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hayes is looking to pass Lush 's guard but actually Lush recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes trying to control but Lush is working from the bottom.
Lush keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Hayes looking to sit in guard and control but Lush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hayes wants to improve his position but instead Lush has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lush pulls his head out easily.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Lush is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hayes trying to control here.
Lush trying to control the pace.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Gert Lush will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Lush .
Lush throws a leg kick but Hayes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayes swings for the body but Lush moves out of range.
Lush feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hayes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lush rather than just go for the knockout.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Lush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes lands with a nice body punch.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lush as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lush staying out of range there.
Lush lands a body shot.
Hayes misses with a hook to the body
and Lush counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hayes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lush misses with a body kick.
Hayes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lush .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lush throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lush lands a front kick.
A jab from Hayes misses.
Gert Lush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lush .
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes scores with a nice strike.
Lush is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lush .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a left hand
and Lush counters with a head kick that drops Hayes to the mat! Hayes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Hayes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Lush finish him?
Lush circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hayes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lush follows Hayes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gert Lush !
During a confident post fight interview, Gert Lush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 3825 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Leo Barrett (ranked 411 p4p, 329 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Alabama - Bishop Gunn. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Barrett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.
Barrett tries to clinch but Hatfield moves out of range.
We've been told by Hatfield's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Barrett throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrett blocks a head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield.
Barrett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Hatfield scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Barrett connects with a body shot.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Barrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hatfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Barrett's head.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Barrett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett darts in and clinches Hatfield up against the cage.
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett blocks a jab.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrett's hands.
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Hatfield on the inside.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Barrett throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barrett scrambles back to his feet.
Barrett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrett lands a slapping body shot.
Barrett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield with a jab.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrett. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
Hatfield cracks Barrett with an open hand slap.
Barrett slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatfield wants to break free but Barrett has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid 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!
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
As Barrett backs away, Hatfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrett on the side of the head.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrett walks into a jab.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Barrett misses the body punch
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield throwing a counter right hand but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Barrett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrett moves away.
Hatfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Barrett.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hatfield thumps Barrett with a low kick.
Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barrett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrett as he connects with a hook.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett misses with a left hand
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrett there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Barrett catches Hatfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Hatfield lands a left hand.
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Barrett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatfield.
Barrett misses the jab.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Barrett's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrett throws an off balance right hand
and Barrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield.
Barrett darts in trying to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrett throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Barrett avoids the punch easily.
Barrett tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
It looked like Hatfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Barrett off balance momentarily.
Barrett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield.
Barrett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrett tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrett throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield jabs at Barrett's body.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Barrett slips a jab from Hatfield.
Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrett! But no joy.
Barrett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett takes one on the button.
Hatfield cracks Barrett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrett can do to turn this around?
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrett throws out the jab.
Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing.
Barrett misses with a hook.
Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Hatfield.
A hook to the body from Hatfield.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Hatfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Barrett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Barrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Barrett cracks Hatfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrett.
Barrett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barrett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barrett looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
Barrett throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield is looking to slow Barrett down with leg kicks.
Barrett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Barrett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hatfield catches Barrett right on the button with a cross.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Barrett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barrett connects with a single shot there.
Barrett throws an off balance right hand
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected.
Barrett has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling him.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leo Barrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Barrett's leg. Barrett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrett moves into the clinch.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hatfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett tries to work over Hatfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hatfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barrett up against the cage.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling the position.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Leo Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hatfield lands a shot to the body.
Barrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrett blocks an elbow strike from Hatfield.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Hatfield stalling in the clinch but Barrett improves position.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Barrett blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hatfield, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Morrison (ranked 5795 p4p, 2340 weight class) and Caio Peieira (ranked 434 p4p, 247 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peieira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
Peieira throws a sloppy head kick
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Caio Peieira has been cut.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Peieira.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrison. That snapped Peieira's head back.
Peieira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peieira thinking.
Peieira misses with a wild body shot.
Peieira checks a low kick from Morrison.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrison wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Peieira misses
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Peieira with that takedown attempt.
Morrison throws a right hand that Peieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Peieira also avoids with ease.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peieira is rocked!
Morrison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Peieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison throws a big counter combination but Peieira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison 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.
Peieira gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Morrison points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Peieira wakes up just in time to hear Morrison thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Morrison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 6471 p4p, 2468 weight class) and Ace Leon (ranked 643 p4p, 326 weight class). Fabinho comes to the cage accompanied by Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Roberto Fabinho had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ace Leon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leon goes for a double leg but Fabinho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fabinho continues to drive forward.
Fabinho has managed to clinch.
Leon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leon takes a shot to the head.
Leon gets control of Fabinho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Leon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabinho pushing down on Leon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Fabinho trying to mount his opponent but Leon defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon wants to get back to his feet.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Leon is working from the bottom.
Fabinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leon is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Leon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho is really struggling to control Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leon keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Leon keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leon is looking to clinch but Fabinho is avoiding it.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Leon.
Leon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fabinho throws a body punch but Leon moves out of range.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leon manages to avoid it.
Leon darts in and clinches Fabinho up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon is trying to pull guard but Fabinho has him pressed against the cage.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Leon.
Leon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabinho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leon pulls Fabinho into guard.
Leon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leon keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Fabinho wanted to stand there but Leon had control of the position.
Leon wants to get back to his feet but Fabinho passes into half guard.
Fabinho works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fabinho wants to finish this one by submission but Leon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fabinho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Fabinho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leon can't escape the position.
Fabinho stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the head.
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leon is trying to stand up here but Fabinho is controlling him well.
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Leon is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho prevents Leon from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fabinho misses with a straight left.
Leon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fabinho throws a right and a left that Leon avoids nicely.
Fabinho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fabinho lands a body shot.
Fabinho moves in looking to clinch but Leon pushes him off.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho cracks a nice hook into Leon's ribs.
Fabinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leon shoots in but Fabinho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leon.
Leon defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand.
Roberto Fabinho is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Fabinho finds it's way through Leon's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho lands a right hook to the body.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Leon is having none of it.
Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Leon is working from the bottom.
Fabinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fabinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leon keeps working.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leon can do to turn this around?
Leon is trying to buck Fabinho off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Leon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fabinho has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Leon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Leon.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Leon tries to clinch up.
Fabinho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Leon.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Leon ducks down to avoid it.
Leon throws out a counter right but Fabinho avoids it with no problem.
Leon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fabinho.
Leon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fabinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabinho throws a big counter combination but Leon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leon throws a right and a left that Fabinho avoids nicely.
Leon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fabinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leon takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leon's head backwards.
Leon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leon misses with a left hand
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control.
Leon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Leon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Leon with that takedown attempt.
Fabinho throwing a counter right hand but Leon manages to avoid it.
Fabinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fabinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leon!
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leon keeps working.
Leon pushes Fabinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fabinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fabinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Leon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon is pushing Fabinho's head away, looking to escape. Fabinho manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leon trying to remain calm as Fabinho controls from the top position.
Leon wants to get back to his feet.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fabinho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ace Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabinho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount.
Leon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Leon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fabinho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A jab lands there for Fabinho.
Fabinho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fabinho lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Leon with that takedown attempt.
Fabinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Leon fails to land.
Fabinho avoiding damage as Leon throws knees to the body.
Leon is trying to pull guard but Fabinho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberto Fabinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Leon.
Fabinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leon takes a shot to the head.
Leon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fabinho to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho successfully pulls guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho managing to control the position.
Fabinho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Leon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fabinho is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leon with a nice head shot there.
Fabinho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Fabinho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 3421 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Konstantinos Drakos (ranked 438 p4p, 193 weight class). Konstantinos Drakos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantinos Drakos!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Drakos.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drakos misses with a looping left.
Drakos connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Lou Valentine has been cut.
Drakos throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Drakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Konstantinos Drakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drakos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily.
Drakos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valentine scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Drakos misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Drakos lands a slapping body shot.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drakos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drakos lands with a good body shot.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine throws a body punch but Drakos moves out of range.
Drakos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drakos throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
As Drakos looks to move away, Valentine throws a big counter combo but Drakos just gets out of the way.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Drakos misses.
Drakos throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drakos throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Drakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drakos checks it well.
Drakos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valentine throws a wild body kick that Drakos sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drakos misses with a shot to the body
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Drakos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Drakos sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drakos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drakos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Drakos.
Drakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Drakos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drakos throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drakos manages to avoid it.
Donk. Drakos catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Drakos circles away.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Drakos.
Drakos scores with a jab to the body.
Drakos takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Drakos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drakos.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Drakos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drakos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valentine with a body shot.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Drakos's ribs.
Konstantinos Drakos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drakos lands with a nice body punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valentine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Drakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drakos moves away.
Drakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine works Drakos's body with a nice hook.
Valentine takes a swing at Drakos's ribcage but misses.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drakos throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine looks to land a combination but Drakos avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Drakos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drakos gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drakos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drakos misses with the head strike.
Drakos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drakos's elbow.
Drakos cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Drakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Drakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drakos.
Drakos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drakos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drakos blocking some punches.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakoss head.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Drakos backwards.
Drakos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drakos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Drakos.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drakos.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Drakos fails to land.
Drakos struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakoss head.
Drakos misses with a punch on the inside.
Drakos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drakos is breathing heavily.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drakos.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drakos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lou Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine stalling against the cage.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakos backwards.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakos backwards.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Drakos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Valentine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valentine wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Drakos avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Drakos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drakos cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Valentine to work.
Drakos misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drakos.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Drakos.
Drakos lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Drakos.
Valentine swings for the body but Drakos moves out of range.
Drakos avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine moves out of range as Drakos strikes.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
letting Drakos counter with a right hand.
Valentine is looking to wear down Drakos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakos throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakos lands a body shot.
Valentine drives through and clinches with Drakos against the cage.
Drakos lands with a left to the head.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drakos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
A short left from Valentine.
Drakos takes a shot to the head.
Drakos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drakos misses with the head strike.
Drakos misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drakos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Drakos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drakos misses with some punches.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine digs a right hand into Drakos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drakos's gas tank.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine works on Drakos's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine is leaning against Drakos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Drakos is rocked!
Valentine tries to score a body lock takedown but Drakos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drakos is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Drakos seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Drakos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drakos or not.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine has Drakos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drakos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine gets through Drakos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drakos takes a shot to the head.
Drakos misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine dips a shoulder and cracks Drakos with a mighty uppercut! Drakos falls back against the cage and Valentine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drakos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Valentine screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
A less than humble Lou Valentine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferele Athram (ranked 1948 p4p, 3458 weight class) and Douglas Cardozo (ranked 270 p4p, 443 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Athram might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Same Disease. Cardozo has chosen DMX - Lord Give Me A Sign as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ferele Athram has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170
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173
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferele Athram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Cardozo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardozo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Athram tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cardozo is in Athram's guard.
Athram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardozo is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo advances to half guard.
Athram is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cardozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Athram is trying to maintain the position but Cardozo is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardozo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Athram is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardozo.
Cardozo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Athram sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo is keen to just control but Athram is a slippery customer.
Athram wants to get back to full guard.
Athram trying to get back to full guard but Cardozo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Athram to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Athram shrugs it off.
Athram wants to hold on but Cardozo pushes him away.
Athram is controlling an arm, preventing Cardozo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cardozo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Athram is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Athram and Cardozo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Athram keeps working.
Athram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Athram is not content to let Cardozo control the position.
Cardozo happy to just control the position for now.
My spies in Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Cardozo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Athram wants to control but Cardozo postures up.
Athram sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Athram is defending well.
Cardozo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Athram has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cardozo trying to control momentarily.
Cardozo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Athram defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Athram staying busy and making it hard for Cardozo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo looking for the RNC.
Athram looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardozo.
Cardozo is hanging on to Athram's back as he tries to escape.
Cardozo tries to get the hooks in deep but Athram pushed the leg off.
Athram fending off the submission attempt from Cardozo.
Cardozo looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Cardozo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Athram is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cardozo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Athram. Athram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardozo.
An attempted straight right counter from Athram misses the target.
Cardozo punishes Athram's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardozo connects with a jab.
Athram misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Athram was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardozo.
Athram throwing a counter right hand but Cardozo manages to avoid it.
Cardozo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Athram throws a hook to the side of Cardozo's head but Cardozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Athram blocks a jab.
As Cardozo looks to move away, Athram throws a big counter combo but Cardozo just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cardozo scores with a hook to the body. Athram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferele Athram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Athram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferele Athram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Athram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Athram creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Athram as the two fighters clinch.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Athram pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Athram lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Athram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Athram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Athram gets underhooks to prevent Cardozo's takedown attempt.
Athram has a couple of punches blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo blocking some punches.
Athram lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardozo 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!
Cardozo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Athram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardozo throws a right and a left that Athram avoids nicely.
Athram rushes Cardozo and presses him up against the cage.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Athram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Athram.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athram.
Cardozo prevents a body shot from Athram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Athram stops a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with the head strike.
Cardozo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferele Athram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardozo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Athram prevents it.
Cardozo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardozo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Athram.
Athram throws a head punch that misses.
Athram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Athram is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Athram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
Cardozo tries for a takedown but Athram manages to get underhooks.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Athram lands an uppercut.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Cardozo missing with knees to the body.
Athram working aggressively here.
Athram lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Athram.
Athram has a couple of punches blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Athram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Athram lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Athram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cardozo wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferele Athram dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cardozo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cardozo lands in his opponent's guard.
Cardozo advances position into side control!
Cardozo tries to move to mount but Athram blocks the move with his legs.
Athram struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athram is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athram is trying to escape the position but Cardozo is controlling the position.
Athram prevents Cardozo from improving position.
Athram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Athram can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardozo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Athram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardozo moves to the back position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athram is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cardozo gets his way!
Cardozo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cardozo avoiding Athram 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Athram showing good submission defense here.
Athram can't escape the position.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athram trying to control the action but Cardozo just sinks the hooks in.
Cardozo tries to keep control of the position but Athram is staying busy.
Cardozo looking to break Athram's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Athram remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cardozo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cardozo tries to keep control of the position but Athram is staying busy.
Cardozo doesn't have the hooks in and Athram manages to turn into his guard.
Athram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Athram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Athram preventing the sweep.
Cardozo looking for a guillotine here but Athram defends easily.
Athram's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Athram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Athram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Athram trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Cardozo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardozo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Cardozo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lavicci (ranked 4275 p4p, 2866 weight class) and Jan Nycz (ranked 140 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280
1 - 1 - 0 |
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27
300
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lavicci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Nycz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nycz lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
Lavicci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nycz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lavicci eats them both and turns towards Nycz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nycz is looking to stand back up but Lavicci counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nycz.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nycz tries to kick Lavicci off but Lavicci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lavicci works his way into full mount!
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nycz is looking to escape.
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nycz is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lavicci has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lavicci looking for the choke but no joy.
Nycz is trying to get back to his feet but Lavicci has full control of the position and if anything, Nycz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Nycz right now.
Nycz is trying to get back to his feet but Lavicci has full control of the position and if anything, Nycz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nycz is defending well though. Lavicci let's go of the attempt for now.
Lavicci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nycz wants to get back to his feet.
Nycz is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Lavicci sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Nycz has no choice but to tap and Lavicci jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korben Dallas (ranked 1448 p4p, 2009 weight class) and Fernando Leyva (ranked 212 p4p, 278 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Leyva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Leyva misses the target.
Fernando Leyva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Dallas.
Dallas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dallas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dallas throws an elbow but Leyva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dallas trying to control the position but Leyva is working away.
Leyva is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Leyva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas tries to score with some ground and pound. Leyva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
Leyva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leyva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leyva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dallas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dallas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dallas looks up at the clock and then as Leyva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dallas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dallas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leyva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dallas landing strikes.
Dallas scores with punches from side control.
Leyva is trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas cracks Leyva with a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dallas lands some shots froms side control.
Dallas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leyva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leyva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dallas.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dallas landing a few strikes.
Dallas lands some shots froms side control.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Leyva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallas working the body and head with strikes.
Dallas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leyva some visible discomfort.
Dallas lands some shots froms side control.
Leyva is trying to buck Dallas off.
Check out the look on Dallas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dallas lands an elbow.
Leyva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dallas is controlling him well.
Dallas looks up at the clock and then as Leyva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dallas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leyva keeps working.
Dallas scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leyva tries to escape but Dallas is in control.
Dallas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leyva sneaks out the side door and pushes Dallas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fernando Leyva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dallas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leyva throws a body shot but no joy.
Leyva throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leyva. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leyva thuds his right hand into Dallas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leyva misses with a body shot.
Dallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leyva.
Dallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leyva tries to bum rush Dallas with a series of wild strikes but Dallas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dallas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leyva's guard.
Leyva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dallas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Leyva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leyva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leyva takes a swing at Dallas's ribcage but misses.
Dallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leyva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown. Leyva fights it but they end up in guard.
Dallas is standing up over Leyva. Leyva looks to escape but Dallas dives into side control.
Dallas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dallas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leyva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Korben Dallas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dallas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dallas scoring with punches from side control.
Leyva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Leyva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dallas working the ground and pound but Leyva is defending the strikes.
Dallas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas scoring with punches and elbows.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas is putting a hurting on Leyva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dallas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dallas prevents Leyva from escaping the position.
Dallas lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Dallas throws a strike aimed at the side of Leyva's head but Leyva avoids it well.
Leyva pushes Dallas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dallas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leyva trying to remain calm as Dallas controls from the top position.
Dallas is chipping away with strikes.
Leyva is rocked!
Leyva wants to get back to his feet but Dallas drags him back down.
Leyva is still in real trouble! Can Dallas finish him?
Dallas trying to control the action but Leyva is working from the bottom.
Leyva seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dallas working the ground and pound but Leyva is defending the strikes.
Dallas working the head and body with strikes.
Leyva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A big shot lands for Dallas! That's hurt Leyva! Will he recover? Dallas fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korben Dallas!
A victorious Korben Dallas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Jackson (ranked 1165 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Greg Sharty (ranked 164 p4p, 217 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Undisputed Champion blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Sharty!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharty shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sharty misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Greg Sharty has been cut.
Sharty with a poor takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dwayne Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Jackson drops Sharty with a big left hand! Sharty is injured, injured bad! Jackson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Jackson!
Dwayne Jackson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Torres (ranked 77 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Jim Longchain (ranked 11 p4p, 237 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres cracks Longchain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Longchain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torres finish him?
It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Longchain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longchain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Longchain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Longchain ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Longchain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Longchain.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Longchain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Torres misses.
Longchain has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Longchain.
Longchain misses with a takedown
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longchains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Longchain misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longchain looks winded!
Longchain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a crisp right hand that drops Longchain! Torres lets Longchain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longchain walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Torres! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Torres!
Pablo Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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