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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Hayes (ranked 23985 p4p, 6678 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 661 p4p, 626 weight class). Walter Wiener is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiener.
And Wiener responds with a good body kick, but Hayes manages to step out the way in time.
Wiener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wiener counters with a body kick.
Wiener throws a body kick that misses.
Hayes takes a swing at Wiener's ribcage but misses.
Hayes lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes lands a left and a right that send Wiener crashing to the mat, dazed. Hayes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Wiener is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wiener falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hayes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Hayes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Blanc (ranked 3427 p4p, 6748 weight class) and Lee Kevin (ranked 421 p4p, 630 weight class). The key to victory for Jean Blanc has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Kevin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanc scores with a takedown into Kevin's guard.
Kevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanc is one step ahead there.
Kevin is still trying to improve position.
Blanc throws an elbow that misses. Kevin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanc's guard. Nice move by Kevin!
Kevin content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Kevin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blanc looking for a guillotine here but Kevin defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blanc has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin pushing down on Blanc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kevin is trying to control. Blanc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kevin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kevin prevents Blanc from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blanc trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Blanc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kevin pulls his head out easily.
Blanc wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kevin stalling.
Kevin working Blanc over with strikes.
Kevin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kevin passes into side control, despite Blanc's attempt to control the position.
Kevin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kevin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevin looking to control but instead Blanc has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kevin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kevin is keen to just control but Blanc is a slippery customer.
Blanc is trying to control but can't.
Kevin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blanc wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kevin seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blanc is trying to get back to full guard.
Kevin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanc takes the fight into the clinch.
Kevin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blanc after a bit of a struggle.
Kevin is working for takedown but Blanc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blanc pulls guard successfully.
Blanc throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kevin uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kevin trying to control the position but Blanc is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Kevin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blanc has managed to clinch.
Kevin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blanc clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Blanc manages to escape to his feet.
Jean Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kevin closes the distance and pushes Blanc back into the cage.
Blanc turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blanc manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kevin is looking to reverse the position.
Kevin sneaks back into half guard.
Kevin taking some punishment here, with Blanc in his half guard.
Kevin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kevin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kevin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kevin trying to control but Blanc postures up.
Blanc wants to pass to mount but Kevin is defending the position.
Blanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blanc decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blanc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kevin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kevin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kevin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kevin is looking to control Blanc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kevin avoid being mounted?
Blanc seems to be looking for submissions.
Kevin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kevin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kevin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blanc defends it easily.
Kevin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kevin can do to turn this around?
Kevin controlling the position.
Kevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanc tries to free his leg and advance position but Kevin is retaining full guard.
Kevin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blanc drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kevin dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blanc looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kevin has picked Blanc up and slammed him! Blanc can't keep hold of the triangle and Kevin manages to pass to side control!
Blanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blanc trying to remain calm as Kevin controls from the top position.
Blanc is looking to reverse the position.
Kevin works to advance to full mount. Blanc defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kevin trying to control but Blanc is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Blanc dominated that second round.
That's time! Blanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kevin moves into the clinch.
Blanc gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kevin.
Blanc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kevin is pulling down on Blanc's head. It's preventing any offense from Blanc, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc throws an elbow that misses. Kevin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blanc's guard. Nice move by Kevin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanc can't keep his opponent in guard - Kevin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blanc has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kevin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kevin!
Kevin grinds an elbow into Blanc's temple.
Blanc is being controlled here.
Blanc tries to escape but Kevin is in control.
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.
Kevin trying to control the position but Blanc is working away.
Kevin working the ground and pound.
Blanc tries to bench press Kevin off him but Kevin keeps the position.
Blanc is letting Kevin control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Blanc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kevin controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevin cracks Blanc with a big right hand but Blanc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kevin controls the position.
More stalling from Kevin.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanc forces Kevin back against the cage and clinches.
Kevin tries to score a body lock takedown but Blanc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blanc gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kevin.
Blanc won't allow Kevin to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin trying to control the position.
Kevin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blanc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kevin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kevin has escaped and now he's on top!
Kevin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kevin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kevin content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Kevin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kevin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Kevin!
An out of breath Lee Kevin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Spilles (ranked 3644 p4p, 5411 weight class) and Art Bowers (ranked 54 p4p, 70 weight class). Art Bowers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 Amsterdam, Peter Spilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Spilles misses.
Spilles misses with a wild combination.
Bowers connects with a jab.
 It looks like Peter Spilles has been cut.
Bowers slaps away a takedown attempt from Spilles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bowers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spilles throws a hook but Bowers avoids it easily.
Bowers throws a push kick but Spilles slaps the foot to one side.
Spilles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bowers.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowers misses the target.
Spilles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spilles is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Spilles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bowers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowers walks into a stiff left hand from Spilles.
Bowers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bowers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spilles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bowers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spilles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spilles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowers cracks Spilles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spilles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers wants to get back to his feet.
Spilles lands a nice forearm strike.
Spilles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers prevents Spilles from moving into mount.
Bowers is not content to let Spilles control the position.
Bowers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spilles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spilles happy to just control the position for now.
Spilles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spilles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spilles tries to move to mount but Bowers blocks the move with his legs.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet but Spilles is dominant here and he's now got Bowers's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers showing good submission defense here.
Spilles has got one arm under Bowers's chin. This could be trouble... Bowers trying to control the other hand but Spilles gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bowers has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Spilles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Smyth (ranked 2829 p4p, 3378 weight class) and Black Lives Jackson (ranked 384 p4p, 458 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, William Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smyth shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smyth is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smyth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson is pulling down on Smyth's head to control his posture.
Jackson controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Smyth defends easily.
Smyth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smyth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson is trying to keep Smyth in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Smyth punching from the bottom.
Smyth is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Smyth is concentrating on defense, preventing Jackson from advancing position.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Smyth is defending the position.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smyth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Smyth is working away.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Smyth is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Smyth defends it.
Jackson prevents Smyth from improving his position.
Jackson trying to work for an americana but Smyth has managed to regain full guard.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smyth keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Black Lives Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smyth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smyth's waist but Smyth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Smyth looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smyth takes a step back to recover.
Smyth has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a big knee to the head and Smyth goes down! Jackson is looking to finish!
 Smyth is rocked!
It looks like William Smyth has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson controls the position.
Oh Smyth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smyth turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Jackson pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyth throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smyth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smyth trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smyth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Black Lives Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smyth postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Smyth throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smyth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Smyth in his guard.
Jackson has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Smyth with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Lives Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Smyth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice body kick from Jackson.
William Smyth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Smyth misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smyth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Smyth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Smyth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smyth sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Smyth avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps Smyth at a distance using the push kick.
Smyth fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Smyth is holding on for dear life.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Jackson passes to side control.
Smyth is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smyth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smyth can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying tight to Smyth's torso, preventing him from escaping.
William Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black Lives Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Smyth moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Smyth, against the cage.
Smyth misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Lives Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Costa (ranked 3532 p4p, 3811 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 510 p4p, 539 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes 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.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Costa has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Costa steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barnes is rocked!
 It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Costa misses.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Costa misses.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costa throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Costa throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Costa.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Costa throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Costa.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Costa.
Costa sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Costa is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Costa looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
A big left from Costa misses.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Costa.
Jab, jab by Costa - just one landing.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa blocks a jab.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips a jab from Costa.
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Costa scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes slips under a jab from Costa.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Costa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
As Costa backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Costa manages to avoid it all.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
A big right from Costa misses.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Barnes rushes Costa and presses him up against the cage.
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Barnes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Costa to the ground. Barnes is now in Costa's guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
Costa wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A big left from Costa misses.
Costa misses with a left hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Costa.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa misses with a straight left.
A big right from Costa misses.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Costa to his feet.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Costa misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Costa moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Costa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes throws a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Costa misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes slips a straight right by Costa.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Costa did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Costa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Costa's guard.
Barnes prevents Costa from getting back to his feet.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Barnes.
I think Barnes 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Barnes!
After the fight, Sam Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Barnes (ranked 2544 p4p, 2934 weight class) and Jack McScramble (ranked 315 p4p, 362 weight class). Adam Barnes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as McScramble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McScramble misses with a left hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes blocking some punches.
McScramble looking for a takedown.
McScramble working aggressively here.
McScramble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnes.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as McScramble controls the action.
McScramble is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now McScramble has his back to the cage.
McScramble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as McScramble controls the action.
McScramble slowing the pace effectively.
McScramble working aggressively here.
Barnes stalling in the clinch but McScramble improves position.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble lands a body punch.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
McScramble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes throws a low kick but McScramble avoids it.
Barnes defending well as McScramble loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by McScramble.
McScramble misses the body punch
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Adam Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McScramble moves away.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McScramble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings McScramble.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McScramble on the ground.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McScramble is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but McScramble has managed to sneak the leg through.
McScramble is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McScramble working the head and body with strikes.
McScramble is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but McScramble has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McScramble closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McScramble successfully pulls guard.
McScramble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to control but McScramble is working from the bottom.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
McScramble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to McScramble's temple.
McScramble is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
McScramble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
McScramble 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.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McScramble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
McScramble forces his way into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but McScramble has passed to side control!
McScramble moves into full mount!
McScramble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McScramble looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble unloading with bombs!
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that McScramble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McScramble raining down hammerfists from mount.
McScramble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McScramble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jack McScramble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
McScramble wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
McScramble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McScramble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McScramble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McScramble trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead McScramble has moved into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
McScramble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to sweep but McScramble has passed to side control!
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McScramble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McScramble tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McScramble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McScramble misses.
Barnes is looking to wear down McScramble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McScramble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds a left hand into McScramble's body.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McScramble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McScramble is defended easily by Barnes.
Adam Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but McScramble is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
McScramble trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to control McScramble's posture but McScramble avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is not content to let McScramble control the position.
McScramble landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes stops McScramble from passing to mount.
Barnes tries to bench press McScramble off him but McScramble keeps the position.
McScramble working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
McScramble creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McScramble works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble landing punches.
McScramble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnes is bucking up trying to escape but McScramble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
McScramble working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McScramble lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding McScramble's attempts to control the action.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McScramble working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is in no mood to give up.
McScramble working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! McScramble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McScramble working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is in no mood to give up.
McScramble controlling his opponent.
Barnes tries to hold on but McScramble pushes him away.
McScramble lands a big elbow.
McScramble looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!
McScramble with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McScramble 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McScramble!
A very excited looking Jack McScramble made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 1405 p4p, 3030 weight class) and Peter Tiernan (ranked 149 p4p, 296 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan.
Tiernan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pellegrini.
Tiernan doesn't manage to clinch there - Pellegrini circles away.
Pellegrini throws out a powerful jab.
Tiernan throws a body kick that misses.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Pellegrini moves out of range easily.
Tiernan 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.
Tiernan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pellegrini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiernan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiernan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan shoots in for a double leg but Pellegrini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been told by Pellegrini's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the side of Tiernan's head but Tiernan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan drives through and clinches with Pellegrini against the cage.
Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pellegrini swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiernan.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini throws an overhand right that lands on Tiernan's shoulder, as Tiernan tries to avoid the shot.
Tiernan tries to clinch up but Pellegrini circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiernan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tiernan wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Tiernan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Tiernan from controlling successfully.
Tiernan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiernan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pellegrinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pellegrini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Pellegrini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pellegrini swivels and escapes.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan.
Tiernan has his takedown stuffed
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan is looking to clinch.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiernan closes the distance and pushes Pellegrini back into the cage.
Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiernan shoots in and drives through. Pellegrini sprawls well.
Pellegrini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pellegrini misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Pellegrini as Tiernan shoots in.
Tiernan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tiernan stops Pellegrini from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiernan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pellegrini is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiernan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tiernan wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tiernan wants to pass the guard but Pellegrini is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiernan takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini lands with a good body shot.
Pellegrini scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pellegrini cracks Tiernan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pellegrini throws out a powerful jab.
Pellegrini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tiernan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet.
Tiernan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tiernan has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiernan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pellegrini counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pellegrini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pellegrini misses with a straight left.
Tiernan clinches.
Tiernan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pellegrini throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiernan counters with a left and a right that stings Pellegrini.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pellegrini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
Tiernan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pellegrini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Tiernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pellegrini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini is looking for a counter combo.
Pellegrini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pellegrini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan darts in and clinches Pellegrini up against the cage.
Pellegrini scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiernan looking to stall.
Pellegrini scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiernan is trying to pull guard but Pellegrini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tiernan.
Tiernan is trying to pull guard but Pellegrini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiernan shoots in but Pellegrini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiernan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pellegrini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiernan somewhat.
Pellegrini is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pellegrini. That snapped Tiernan's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini leaves Tiernan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiernan is looking to clinch.
Tiernan shoots in but Pellegrini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiernan misses with a hook.
Pellegrini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pellegrini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiernan. Tiernan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pellegrini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Tiernan ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Tiernan shoots in looking for a takedown. Pellegrini tries to sprawl out of it but Tiernan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pellegrini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the side of Tiernan's head but Tiernan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiernan doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiernan shoots in for a takedown but Pellegrini shows good takedown defense.
Tiernan is breathing heavily.
Tiernan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pellegrini pinned against the cage. Pellegrini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tiernan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellegrini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiernan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pellegrini on his heels. He'll look to pass Pellegrini's guard now, I'm sure.
Pellegrini pushes Tiernan off and gets back to his feet.
Tiernan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pellegrini sprawls well. Pellegrini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tiernan gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pellegrini misses with a double jab.
Tiernan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pellegrini sprawls well. Pellegrini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tiernan gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Pellegrini does it's job there.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pellegrini drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tiernan right on the button. Tiernan goes down! Pellegrini follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pellegrini gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Henderson (ranked 1819 p4p, 1600 weight class) and Pate Murhapuro (ranked 240 p4p, 217 weight class). Pate Murhapuro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Henderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murhapuro's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhapuro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Murhapuro wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
As Murhapuro tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhapuro manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhapuro lands a jab to the head.
Murhapuro connects with a jab.
Murhapuro tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhapuro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Murhapuro finds it's way through Henderson 's defenses.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Henderson is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch.
Murhapuro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Henderson lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head but Murhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murhapuro.
Henderson catches Murhapuro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Murhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Murhapuro tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhapuro manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch.
Murhapuro throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Murhapuro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhapuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Murhapuro.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.
Murhapuro lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
Murhapuro tests Henderson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro tries to clinch
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhapuro dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pate Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Henderson is trying to control. Murhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murhapuro is positioning himself well to prevent Henderson advancing to mount.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
Murhapuro wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Murhapuro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Murhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murhapuro.
Henderson walks into a jab.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro misses with a looping left.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson .
Henderson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson has Murhapuro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murhapuro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Murhapuro won't allow it.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murhapuro after a bit of a struggle.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson .
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Murhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson .
Henderson blocking some punches.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Murhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Murhapuro tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhapuro manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is continuing to stall.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Murhapuro is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson has his foot on Murhapuro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhapuro works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murhapuro has passed into side control.
Murhapuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Murhapuro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to control Murhapuro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Murhapuro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murhapuro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhapuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhapuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Henderson is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch.
Pate Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Murhapuro catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Murhapuro counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson 's elbow.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Murhapuro back against the cage.
Murhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Murhapuro holds him up against the cage and eventually Henderson drops back down to his feet.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhapuro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson jumps into guard, dragging Murhapuro to the mat.
Henderson wants to hit a sweep here but Murhapuro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Henderson there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murhapuro content just to control the position here.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Murhapuro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Murhapuro controlling from the full mount.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murhapuro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murhapuro's back!
Henderson misses with a punch to the head.
Henderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Murhapuro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ryan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhapuro is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murhapuro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Armpits (ranked 632 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Jack Horvat (ranked 101 p4p, 370 weight class). Armpits comes into the arena with Side to Side blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stinky Armpits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horvat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armpits on the side of the head.
Jack Horvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armpits scores with a head kick.
A jab from Armpits finds it's way through Horvat's defenses.
A jab from Horvat misses.
Horvat throws a lazy uppercut
and Armpits counters with a good low kick that Horvat was not able to check.
Armpits stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horvat.
Horvat misses the jab.
Horvat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armpits on the side of the head.
Armpits misses with a hook. Horvat ducked under it nicely.
Horvat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armpits is trying to defend but Horvat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Armpits has one foot on Horvat's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armpits attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horvat misses with a hook. Armpits ducked under it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Horvat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horvat throws the left hand but Armpits avoids the punch easily.
Horvat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armpits. Armpits obviously looking to wear him down.
Horvat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat trying to pass the guard but Armpits defending well.
Armpits is defending against the submission attempts here by Horvat.
Horvat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armpits defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armpits manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Horvat throwing strikes but missing.
Armpits looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horvat is in close to Armpits's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armpits is pulling down on Horvat's head to control his posture.
Armpits'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvat lands a couple of elbows.
Horvat throws a big elbow that misses.
Horvat throwing strikes from guard but Armpits blocks nicely.
Armpits controls Horvat momentarily but Horvat frees himself.
Horvat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armpits's guard.
Armpits is holding on to half guard well.
Horvat seems to be looking for submissions.
Armpits is refusing to be controlled, as Horvat sits in half guard.
Horvat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armpits is just riding it out for now. Horvat eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horvat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armpits doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horvat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armpits is trying to get back to full guard.
Armpits has hold of Horvat's hands but Horvat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horvat throwing shots but Armpits is blocking nicely.
Horvat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horvat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horvat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armpits is looking for a sweep. Horvat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horvat is pressing down on Armpits's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armpits is holding on for now.
Armpits keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Horvat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armpits's head.
Horvat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Armpits tries to roll over but Horvat keeps him under control.
Horvat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armpits defends it well.
Armpits on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Horvat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Horvat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armpits throws a right hand that misses
and Horvat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horvat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horvat just misses with a punch to the body.
Armpits avoids the head kick by Horvat.
Horvat scores with a jab. Armpits acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horvat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horvat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Horvat.
A jab from Armpits misses.
Armpits blocks a head kick by Horvat.
Armpits takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horvat throws out a loose jab but Armpits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horvat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horvat connects with a high kick.
Horvat cracks Armpits with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armpits takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horvat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armpits on his heels. He'll look to pass Armpits's guard now, I'm sure.
Armpits has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Horvat has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Armpits lands with a light punch inside.
Horvat manages to break the clinch.
Horvat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Armpits takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armpits throws out a loose jab but Horvat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armpits takes one to the chin there.
Horvat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armpits throws an overhand right that lands on Horvat's shoulder, as Horvat tries to avoid the shot.
Horvat lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Horvat.
Armpits scores with a jab. Horvat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horvat moves out of range as Armpits strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horvat, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvat loads up on a big right hand but Armpits slips the punch.
Horvat tries to bum rush Armpits with a series of wild strikes but Armpits uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armpits fires out a quick counter leg kick but Horvat just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Armpits. That snapped Horvat's head back.
Horvat misses with a hook.
Horvat scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Horvat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armpits takes one on the button.
Horvat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armpits.
Armpits scores with a head kick.
Horvat is rocked!
Armpits lands with a big right hook that stumbles Horvat - he's out on his feet here! Armpits follows up with another monster hook that separates Horvat from consciousness! Horvat falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Armpits stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stinky Armpits!
Stinky Armpits tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Capellio (ranked 722 p4p, 900 weight class) and Iron Side (ranked 112 p4p, 137 weight class). Side has chosen In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Side throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Side fails to land with a series of punches.
Capellio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Capellio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Side ducks under a wild hook from Capellio.
Side misses with a lunging right hand
and Capellio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capellio pounces like a tiger and cracks Side with a vicious hook! Side is down but not out! Capellio follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio is the new light heavyweight champion!
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.
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