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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Clement (ranked 6586 p4p, 23806 weight class) and Sky Genie (ranked 631 p4p, 683 weight class). Hugo Clement had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Clement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Genie! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Genie is rocked!
 It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
Genie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Genie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Genie is still in real trouble! Can Clement finish him?
Clement arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Genie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugo Clement!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colby Gebhardt (ranked 2761 p4p, 23423 weight class) and Glen Hoddle (ranked 277 p4p, 513 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Gebhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
Hoddle throws out a counter right but Gebhardt avoids it with no problem.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Hoddle blocks a jab.
Hoddle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoddle walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Gebhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoddle drives through and clinches with Gebhardt against the cage.
Gebhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gebhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Gebhardt manages to get underhooks.
Gebhardt throws an elbow that misses.
Hoddle pushes Gebhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gebhardt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gebhardt tries to work over Hoddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gebhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoddle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoddle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoddle throws an elbow that misses. Gebhardt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoddle's guard. Nice move by Gebhardt!
Gebhardt stays in close to Hoddle's body and controls the position.
Gebhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gebhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gebhardt is stalling in the full guard.
Hoddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gebhardt defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gebhardt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Hoddle is looking for a triangle here but Gebhardt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hoddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoddle tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hoddle is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gebhardt trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
Hoddle tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gebhardt avoids the attempt from Hoddle to control.
Hoddle is looking to improve his position but Gebhardt isn't that keen on the idea.
Gebhardt trying to control but Hoddle is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Gebhardt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoddle drives through and clinches with Gebhardt against the cage.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt is working Hoddle over against the cage.
Gebhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoddle can do to turn this around?
Gebhardt working aggressively here.
Hoddle wants a takedown.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Hoddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gebhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoddles head.
Gebhardt blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoddle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gebhardt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gebhardt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hoddle.
Hoddle throws a head punch that misses.
Gebhardt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gebhardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gebhardt scores with a shot to the side of Hoddle's head.
Hoddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoddle misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Gebhardt.
Hoddle misses with a body punch.
Gebhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoddle misses with a body punch.
Gebhardt lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gebhardt.
Hoddle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gebhardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoddle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoddle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gebhardt backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gebhardt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoddle's brow.
Gebhardt misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gebhardt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoddle's elbow.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Hoddle blocks it.
Hoddle has Gebhardt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoddle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gebhardt tumbling to the mat - Hoddle dives into Gebhardt's guard.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gebhardt wants to control the position but Hoddle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gebhardt tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gebhardt to regain full guard.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gebhardt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gebhardt is looking to take a break and control but Hoddle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle wants to control the action here but instead Gebhardt manages to pass to full mount!
Hoddle tries to lock up and control but Gebhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoddle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoddle tries to hold on but Gebhardt postures up.
Hoddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle wants to hold on but Gebhardt pushes him away.
Gebhardt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoddle is looking to get to half guard.
Gebhardt avoids the attempt from Hoddle to control.
Hoddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hoddle tries to hold on but Gebhardt pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Gebhardt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoddle throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Hoddle moves out of range.
Hoddle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gebhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoddle on the side of the head.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gebhardt at a distance.
Gebhardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gebhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gebhardt throws out a loose jab but Hoddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoddle scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle forces Gebhardt back against the cage and clinches.
Gebhardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle pushes Gebhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gebhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colby Gebhardt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoddle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gebhardt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gebhardt dodges the punch combination from Hoddle.
A left and a right from Gebhardt both land. Nice combination.
Hoddle has closed the distance and engaged Gebhardt in a clinch.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gebhardt blocking some punches.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gebhardt lands an elbow that stopped Hoddle in his tracks for a moment.
Gebhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoddle.
Hoddle tries to score a body lock takedown but Gebhardt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gebhardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gebhardt prevents it.
Colby Gebhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Hoddle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gebhardt blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Gebhardt is pressed up against the cage. Hoddle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gebhardt down to the mat. Gebhardt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gebhardt moves into range and clinches up with Hoddle.
Gebhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gebhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Gebhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gebhardt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Glen Hoddle's cut even more.
Gebhardt pushes Hoddle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gebhardt blocks a body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoddle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gebhardt after a bit of a struggle.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoddle is rocked!
Hoddle misses with some punches.
Hoddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Hoddle takes an elbow to the temple.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Gebhardt manages to get underhooks.
Gebhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Gebhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle tries to work over Gebhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoddle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gebhardt after a bit of a struggle.
Hoddle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gebhardt cracks Hoddle with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt digs a right hand into Hoddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoddle's gas tank.
Nice elbow from Gebhardt.
A body shot lands from Gebhardt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gebhardt.
The cut above Glen Hoddle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gebhardt throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Gebhardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gebhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glen Hoddle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gebhardt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gebhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gebhardt throws an elbow that misses.
Gebhardt misses with an elbow strike.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoddle.
Gebhardt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gebhardt gets through Hoddle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoddle blocks an elbow strike from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt effectively controlling the action here.
Gebhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gebhardt digs a right hand into Hoddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoddle's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Gebhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gebhardt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Gebhardt!
During a confident post fight interview, Colby Gebhardt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Harrisburg (ranked 3733 p4p, 23919 weight class) and Bledge Stevenson (ranked 112 p4p, 72 weight class). Bledge Stevenson 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg lands a big uppercut and Stevenson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stevenson looks OK. Harrisburg waves Stevenson back to his feet!
Stevenson is rocked!
It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
Harrisburg Throws a clean left jab. Harrisburg Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Stevenson's chin! Stevenson crumbles to the ground and Harrisburg follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Harrisburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Harrisburg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Barnes (ranked 3474 p4p, 4596 weight class) and Israel Kirzner (ranked 333 p4p, 415 weight class). Michael Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Israel Kirzner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Kirzner's ribs.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kirzner misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirzner is being controlled here.
Barnes trying to control the position but Kirzner is working away.
Kirzner tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Barnes cracks Kirzner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kirzner is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirzner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirzner is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kirzner is looking for a sweep.
Kirzner is trying to buck Barnes off.
Kirzner struggling a bit here.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Kirzner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirzner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirzner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Kirzner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirzner is trying to buck Barnes off.
Barnes trying to control the position but Kirzner is working away.
Barnes staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kirzner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Barnes!
A very excited looking Michael Barnes 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Clay (ranked 2486 p4p, 4861 weight class) and Bejamin Gold (ranked 342 p4p, 596 weight class). Andrew Clay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bejamin Gold!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clay misses the jab.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Clay jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Clay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clay is looking to wear down Gold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bejamin Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
We've been informed that Gold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Clay's head coaches at Fenrir MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gold's head backwards.
Clay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Bejamin Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gold.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gold misses with a hook to the body
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a hook. Clay ducked under it nicely.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Clay misses its target.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay lands a nice shot that snaps Gold's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
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!
Clay avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold looks to land a combination but Clay avoids it well.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bejamin Gold will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Clay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
Gold throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Gold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold misses with a hook
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Gold misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Clay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gold lands with a right hand.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Gold digs a good hook to Clay's body.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Gold manages to avoid it.
Clay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gold tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clay working over Gold with some ground and pound. Gold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gold looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clay throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gold pushes Clay off looking to stand but Clay dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gold is not content to let Clay control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gold misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
As Clay backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Clay manages to avoid it all.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Bejamin Gold's cut even more.
Gold digs a good hook to Clay's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Clay dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gold is rocked!
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a huge left! Gold is in big trouble! He's backing up but Clay isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gold from any more damage. A dominating finish by Clay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Clay!
Andrew Clay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kalcevski (ranked 2441 p4p, 2971 weight class) and Jack Horvat (ranked 337 p4p, 390 weight class). Jack Horvat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Kalcevski's chin.
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kalcevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Horvat.
Horvat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalcevski scores with a shot to the body.
Kalcevski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horvat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horvat misses with a looping right.
Horvat connects with an inside leg kick.
Horvat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalcevski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalcevski misses with a looping left.
Kalcevski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horvat throws a head kick that Kalcevski semi-blocks.
Kalcevski blocks the body kick.
Kalcevski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Horvat back to the cage. Kalcevski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horvat throws a hook but Kalcevski avoids it easily.
Horvat misses the jab.
Horvat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kalcevski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horvat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat throwing shots but Kalcevski is blocking nicely.
Horvat is controlling the pace.
Horvat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horvat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalcevski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horvat working Kalcevski over with strikes.
Horvat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalcevski defending well though.
Kalcevski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Horvat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horvat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvat is nestled in close to Kalcevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Horvat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horvat drops an elbow to the side of Kalcevski's head.
Horvat thows a huge punch but Kalcevski dodges it nicely.
Kalcevski keeping hold of Horvat's head, controlling as best he can.
Kalcevski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horvat.
Horvat lands strikes from half guard.
Horvat thows a huge punch but Kalcevski dodges it nicely.
Horvat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalcevski's head.
Horvat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalcevski's head.
Kalcevski tries to get to full guard but Horvat has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalcevski taking some punishment here, with Horvat in his half guard.
Horvat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horvat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horvat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horvat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalcevski's head.
Horvat is taking a breather. Kalcevski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horvat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horvat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horvat thows a huge punch but Kalcevski dodges it nicely.
Horvat working over Kalcevski with some ground and pound. Kalcevski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kalcevski defend it? Horvat steps over the head and cranks it - Kalcevski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Horvat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Horvat!
A very excited looking Jack Horvat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dean (ranked 2082 p4p, 1274 weight class) and Hadr Bari (ranked 292 p4p, 185 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Dean has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Dean seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadr Bari!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bari moves out of range as Dean strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Bari misses.
Dean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bari misses with a looping left.
Brian Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bari.
Bari avoids the head kick by Dean.
Bari misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dean misses the target.
Dean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bari counters with a huge left! Dean is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bari isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dean from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hadr Bari!
A less than humble Hadr Bari misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bengtsson (ranked 772 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Steven Christie (ranked 81 p4p, 119 weight class). Bengtsson comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Christie has chosen Amityville as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Bengtsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie connects with a crisp jab.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christie thinking.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Christie ducks under and follows up with a left that Christie also avoids with ease.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Bengtsson slips the punch.
Christie scores with a hook.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
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!
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Bengtsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christie manages to circle out of the way.
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie tries to bum rush Bengtsson with a series of wild strikes but Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Bengtsson is rocked!
Christie lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Bengtsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie lands an overhand right.
Christie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bengtsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie misses with a combination
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bengtsson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
As Christie tries to get set, Bengtsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Christie manages to avoid the attempt.
Christie swings for the body but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Christie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bengtsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bengtsson.
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Christie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengtsson off the cage and back into range.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Christie misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Christie misses.
Bengtsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a left and a right that stings Christie.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bengtsson in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie punishes Bengtsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie cracks Bengtsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie slips under a jab from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bengtsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bengtsson walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by Christie.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that misses
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bengtsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie misses the jab.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Donk. Christie catches Bengtsson right on the button with a cross.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie.
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie throws a jab when Bengtsson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Bengtsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bengtsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christie lands a nice hook to Bengtsson's body. Bengtsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bengtsson misses with a looping left.
Christie stuns Bengtsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bengtsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christie.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws the left hand but Bengtsson avoids the punch easily.
Christie works Bengtsson's body with a nice hook.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie jabs at Bengtsson's body.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bengtsson slips under a jab from Christie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christie misses with a straight right.
A big right from Christie misses.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bengtsson drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Christie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Bengtsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Christie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie clobbers Bengtsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bengtsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Christie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bengtsson is looking to counter the offense by Christie and move into the clinch.
Christie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bengtsson misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie sizes up Bengtsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Danga de danga de dang - Christie scores with a four punch combination!
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
Bengtsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Bengtsson connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bengtsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Christie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christie's gas tank.
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christie throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Christie. Beautiful body shot.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengtsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bengtsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie looks to land a combination but Bengtsson avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bengtsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Bengtsson's head.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bengtsson instigates a clinch.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie throws a head punch that misses.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson avoiding damage.
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie is rocked!
Bengtsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Christie flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Christie is out cold! Bengtsson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Benny Bengtsson 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.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 489 p4p, 2391 weight class) and Martin Alexander (ranked 73 p4p, 325 weight class). Alexander has chosen Kurt Kobain as his entrance music. Martin Alexander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Paris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Alexander!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paris wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paris drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Paris working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Paris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Paris has Alexander pushed against the cage.
Paris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alexander's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paris is trying to control. Alexander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throws a strike but Alexander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Paris tries to pass.
Paris 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.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Paris tries to pass.
Paris throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alexander's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it.
Paris with the ground and pound but Alexander uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris 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.
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paris is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Paris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paris cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander is rocked!
Crack! Paris connects with the perfect overhand right and Alexander falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris retains his welterweight title!
Marco Paris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Martin Alexander was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this experience.'.
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