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GC 434: Hall VS McGuire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 2941 p4p, 3674 weight class) and Ameri Can (ranked 303 p4p, 356 weight class). Strålman comes to the cage accompanied by Three Kings. Can has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Strålman.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Can misses with a body punch.
Can manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Can is struggling to control the position.
Can throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Can throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Can swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Can scores with a shot to the body.
Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Can.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman digs a good hook to Can's body.
Strålman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strålman catches Can with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strålman!
Can swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
As Can looks to move away, Strålman throws a big counter combo but Can just gets out of the way.
A head kick by Can misses
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Can takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Can avoids nicely.
A big right from Can misses.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Can moves out of range easily.
Strålman tests Can's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strålman.
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman looks to land a combination. Can sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman lands a jab to Can's midsection.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Can is trying to counter with his kicks.
Can is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strålman rather than just go for the knockout.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Can has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Can's head.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
Good standup being displayed there by Can as he connects with a hook.
Strålman sizes up Can with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Strålman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman clinches up against the cage.
Can breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Can throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strålman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
Can tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strålman is able to avoid easily.
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Can scores with a nice hook to the head.
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strålman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman connects with a nice looking jab.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Can throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman throws a head kick that half lands.
Can attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Can throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Can looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
Can is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman clinches up with Can and pushes him back against the cage.
Can throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strålman forces Can back against the cage and clinches.
Can creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Strålman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strålman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Can misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Can misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Strålman cracks Can with an open hand slap.
Can chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Strålman scores with a one two! Can had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Can swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick from Can.
Strålman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can swings widly with a right hand
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Can paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strålman scores with a nice right hand.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Can is looking to score with low kicks.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?
Strålman blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman is looking for a counter combo.
Can throws a sloppy body shot
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Can does no damage.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Can.
Strålman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
Strålman lands a jab-cross combination.
Can throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Can.
Can swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can throws a leg kick but Strålman checks it.
Strålman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Strålman catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Strålman throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman clinches up with Can and pushes him back against the cage.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Can tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
Can throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Strålman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Can chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Can avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Can releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strålman darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Strålman tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman tries to bum rush Can with a series of wild strikes but Can uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Can tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman defending well as Can loads up on a big left hand.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Can moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
Strålman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Can's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Can throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Can moves out of range of the body kick from Strålman.
Strålman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
Can takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Can throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Strålman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Can has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strålman drives through and clinches with Can against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strålman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strålman is leaning against Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Can working aggressively here.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Can pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman looks to clinch
and Can counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Can.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strålman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kody Harbrant (ranked 3130 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Rice Flair (ranked 352 p4p, 332 weight class). Rice Flair has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair moves into the clinch.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harbrant tries to break the clinch but Flair is controlling the position.
Harbrant breaks the clinch.
Harbrant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flair, pushing him back against the cage.
Harbrant manages to break the clinch.
Flair gets a clinch.
Harbrant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harbrant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harbrant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Flair darts in and clinches Harbrant up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harbrant's elbow.
Flair lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harbrant.
Harbrant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harbrant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harbrant clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flair tries to work over Harbrant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Harbrant.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harbrant.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Harbrant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Flair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harbrant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flair manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harbrant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flair looking for a sweep. Not yet Flair, not yet.
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harbrant defends it easily.
Flair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harbrant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harbrant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harbrant defends it easily.
Flair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair 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.
Flair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harbrant manages to get himself to full guard.
Flair looking to sit in guard and control but Harbrant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harbrant looking to pass the guard.
Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harbrant defends well.
Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.
Harbrant throwing strikes from guard but Flair blocks nicely.
Harbrant advances position into side control!
Flair manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flair slaps away a takedown attempt from Harbrant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harbrant sets himself, and Flair steps forward looking for the clinch! Harbrant avoids it this time.
Flair clinches.
Harbrant fails to pull guard.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair keeps control of Harbrant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harbrant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kody Harbrant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a body punch but Harbrant moves out of range.
Flair takes the fight into the clinch.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Harbrant.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Flair in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair prevents Harbrant from breaking the clinch.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Harbrant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Harbrant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harbrant blocks a body shot from Flair.
Harbrant prevents a body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Harbrant controls the action.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harbrant.
Harbrant blocking some punches.
Rice Flair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harbrant breaks from the clinch.
Harbrant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flair is working Harbrant over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harbrant's elbow.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harbrant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flair pushes Harbrant up against the cage in a clinch.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Harbrant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harbrant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harbrant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harbrant blocks a body shot from Flair.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair works on Harbrant's body with a couple of short punches.
Harbrant blocking some punches.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Harbrant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flair.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harbrant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
Harbrant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Flair.
Harbrant jumps guard but Flair stands there with Harbrant around his waist. Harbrant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Harbrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Harbrant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Harbrant controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flair closes the distance and clinches.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harbrant's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harbrant gets control of Flair's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harbrant will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harbrant is trying to keep Flair in close.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant keeping full guard, as Flair tries to pass.
Flair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harbrant has his foot on Flair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flair works his way back into a safe position though.
Flair is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harbrant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flair's guard.
Flair keeping moving, preventing Harbrant from controlling successfully.
Flair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harbrant is one step ahead there.
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rice Flair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harbrant tries to free his leg and advance position but Flair is retaining full guard.
Kody Harbrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harbrant wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.
Flair pulls Harbrant in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harbrant rushes Flair and presses him up against the cage.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harbrant blocking some punches.
Harbrant jumps guard but Flair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harbrant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harbrant has had enough of the clinch but Flair keeps him there for the moment.
Harbrant prevents a body shot from Flair.
Harbrant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harbrant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harbrant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Harbrant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Petrov (ranked 2521 p4p, 4356 weight class) and Dave McDonald (ranked 291 p4p, 465 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald 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.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrov throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Petrov connects with a high kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Petrov feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
A big left from Petrov misses.
McDonald takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick from McDonald.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov with a jab.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 Petrov is rocked!
Dave McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses the jab.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a huge left! Petrov is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDonald isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Petrov from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arseth Oysten (ranked 2431 p4p, 3622 weight class) and Micah Frank (ranked 310 p4p, 445 weight class). Oysten comes to the cage accompanied by FREEZING MOON. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174
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23
177
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arseth Oysten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oysten slips a jab and a cross from Frank.
Frank lands with an uppercut that bounces Oysten off the cage and back into range.
Frank throws a head kick that Oysten semi-blocks.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Oysten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank misses with a body shot.
Oysten feinted with a counter takedown.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oysten attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Oysten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Oysten moved away.
Frank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oysten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oysten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oysten scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frank tries to clinch up but Oysten circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oysten dodges the punch combination from Frank.
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Oysten seems unphased.
Oysten shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oysten defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Oysten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oysten moves away from the strike by Frank.
Oysten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oysten moves out of range of the body kick.
Oysten avoids the head kick by Frank.
Oysten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Frank throws a combination. Oysten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 left lands for Frank.
Oysten gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Oysten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oysten fails to pull guard.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arseth Oysten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Oysten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Oysten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oysten eats them both and turns towards Frank to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oysten backs up against the cage.
Frank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oysten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Oysten feinted with a counter takedown.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank gets a clinch.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Oysten fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank lands a right hand.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oysten ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oysten no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oysten wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Oysten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oysten is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Oysten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oysten seems to be looking for submissions.
Frank gets full guard.
Oysten trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Oysten looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frank cracks Oysten with an open hand slap.
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frank lands with a left to the head.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Frank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oysten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Frank darts in and clinches Oysten up against the cage.
Micah Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Oysten is trying to pull guard but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank misses with some punches.
Oysten takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands a jab.
Oysten looking to score a takedown here. Frank is defending well but Oysten drives through and ends up in Frank's guard.
Frank has Oysten pulled in close to control his posture.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oysten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oysten is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oysten preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frank pulls Oysten in close to prevent any damage.
Oysten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oysten engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oysten trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Oysten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frank is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oysten, into his guard.
Frank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oysten is on top in guard.
Oysten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oysten looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Oysten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oysten trying to control from Frank's half guard. Frank has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oysten trying to move into half guard but instead Frank has managed to sweep!
Oysten is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Oysten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oysten tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Oysten trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Oysten looking to pass the guard.
Oysten drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oysten has Frank in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank 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. And we move into the final round!
Frank clinches up with Oysten and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Oysten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Oysten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arseth Oysten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Oysten's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
Oysten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frank just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oysten jumps guard but Frank stands there with Oysten around his waist. Oysten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Oysten drops back down to his feet.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Oysten drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Oysten drops back down to his feet.
Oysten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank lands a right hand.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oysten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frank.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Frank lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oysten fails to pull guard.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frank!
Frank throws a sloppy head kick
and Oysten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Oysten trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away.
Oysten wants to pass the guard but Frank is defending well.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oysten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oysten is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oysten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frank is doing well to control the position and prevent Oysten from advancing to side control.
Oysten is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Frank reverses the position - he's now on top in Oysten's guard.
Oysten trying to control the position.
Micah Frank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oysten looking for a sweep. Not yet Oysten, not yet.
Oysten is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Oysten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oysten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oysten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oysten being controlled here, momentarily.
Oysten looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frank passes into side control.
Arseth Oysten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oysten misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank 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 Frank Dennis 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... Micah Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Frank 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 Jax Chambers (ranked 5803 p4p, 705 weight class) and Grizzley Adams (ranked 185 p4p, 20 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265
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338
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grizzley Adams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams scores with the left hand. Chambers knows he should have avoided that one.
Chambers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chambers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams being controlled here momentarily.
Adams wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adams working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chambers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Chambers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chambers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Chambers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adams wants to sweep here but Chambers controlling him for the moment.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adams is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams 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.
Adams keeps trying to improve his position.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Adams won't let him.
Adams wants to sweep here but Chambers controlling him for the moment.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to control the position but Chambers postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adams lands in his opponent's guard.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Chambers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chambers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Chambers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Chambers has wrist control.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Chambers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grizzley Adams 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
We've been told by Chambers's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams throws the left hand but Chambers avoids the punch easily.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Jax Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Chambers.
 It looks like Grizzley Adams has been cut.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Adams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Chambers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
A jab lands there for Chambers.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chambers was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Adams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Chambers moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Chambers.
Adams cracks Chambers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grizzley Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Chambers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chambers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chambers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers drops Adams with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Adams! Chambers dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Chambers!
Jax Chambers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack McScramble (ranked 2446 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Jack Waller (ranked 257 p4p, 196 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Waller's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been hearing reports that McScramble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller slaps away a takedown attempt from McScramble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waller! But no joy.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Waller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McScramble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McScramble lands with a nice body punch.
McScramble throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Waller swinging wildly here.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waller throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Nice shot by Waller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller scores with a shot to the body.
Waller avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Waller. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Waller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waller fails to land with a series of punches.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Waller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McScramble rather than just go for the knockout.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McScramble misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses the body punch
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Waller misses.
No joy there for McScramble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McScramble lands a body shot.
Waller misses with a straight right.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McScramble somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waller swinging wildly here.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waller! But no joy.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller misses with a hook to the body
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McScramble seems to be working for a kimura but Waller defends the submission attempt.
McScramble is trying to control the action in half guard but Waller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McScramble not doing much here.
McScramble is looking to stall here but Waller recovers full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waller misses with a hook.
Waller misses with a wild combination.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller avoids the body shot from McScramble.
McScramble swinging wildly here.
A big left from Waller misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble scores with a body shot.
McScramble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waller throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Waller works his way to full guard. Good work.
McScramble is looking to pass into half guard but Waller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Waller is in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
McScramble is working hard here to advance position.
Waller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waller takes a little break here. McScramble wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
Waller decides to stand back up. Waller steps back and let's McScramble get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Waller sprawls and moves away.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Waller.
McScramble slips a straight right by Waller.
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up with Waller, looking for a takedown. McScramble pushes Waller against the cage but Waller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waller connects with a body shot.
McScramble shoots in for a double leg but Waller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Waller.
Waller looks to land a right hand but McScramble moved out of range.
Waller takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
Waller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from McScramble. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
McScramble feinted with a counter takedown.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
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!
Waller tries to bum rush McScramble with a series of wild strikes but McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waller throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McScramble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McScramble at a distance.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Waller unleashes a big counter combination but McScramble bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Waller throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McScramble walks into a straight right hand from Waller.
McScramble throws a series of punches but Waller avoids them all with ease.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller stuns McScramble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McScramble takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble slips a straight right by Waller.
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McScramble defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
Waller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waller swings for the body but McScramble moves out of range.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Waller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Waller throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Waller.
McScramble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waller under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Waller throws a hook but McScramble avoids it easily.
McScramble moves out of range as Waller strikes.
McScramble defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McScramble shoots and misses
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller lands a right hook to the body.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Waller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Waller is quick to defend against it.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McScramble swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
McScramble staying out of range there.
Waller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller throws a series of punches but McScramble moves out of range.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller punishes McScramble's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McScramble lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller gets caught flat footed, as McScramble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McScramble pushing down on Waller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McScramble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waller's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waller tries to get to full guard but McScramble has control of the leg.
McScramble looks to land a strike but Waller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McScramble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Waller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waller 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
Jack Waller 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Camble (ranked 1768 p4p, 4173 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 248 p4p, 498 weight class). Big Daddy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Camble.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daddy shoots and misses
and Camble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camble cracks Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Camble counters with a nice body shot.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Camble counters with a right hand to the body.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camble tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camble to the ground. Camble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camble tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mike Camble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy drops his hands momentarily and Camble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camble scores with a shot to the body.
Daddy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camble cracks Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camble is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camble catches Daddy with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Daddy forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Camble!
Our winner, Mike Camble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Skinner (ranked 2718 p4p, 1443 weight class) and Jans Schmidt (ranked 281 p4p, 160 weight class). Skinner comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West . Jans Schmidt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jans Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner misses with a straight right.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the body
and Skinner counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Schmidt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Skinner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Skinner!
Frankie Skinner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 1226 p4p, 1183 weight class) and Harry Moura (ranked 167 p4p, 159 weight class). Harry Moura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Moura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura lunges at Marius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marius's hand.
Moura throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Moura.
Marius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moura moves out of range of the leg kick from Marius.
Marius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marius.
Moura 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.
Moura throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a right hand to the body.
Marius connects with an inside leg kick.
Moura misses the jab.
Moura looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
Moura is looking to land body kicks.
Moura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moura throws a hook but Marius avoids it easily.
Marius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moura throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Marius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mouras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius jabs Moura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marius circles away.
Gaius Marius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius throws a leg kick but Moura moved away.
Moura swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius motions for Moura to come forward. Marius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moura clobbers Marius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marius slips under a jab from Moura.
Marius takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marius, as that shot connected.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura throws a jab when Marius was well out of range.
Moura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marius.
Marius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marius walks into a left hand.
Moura throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
Marius lands with a kick to the temple. Moura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moura.
Moura throws a jab but it's blocked by Marius.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moura. That's going to slow Marius down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura misses with a low kick.
Moura punishes Marius's body with a nice straight punch.
Moura swinging wildly here.
Marius moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marius throws a solid leg kick but Moura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marius.
Jab, jab by Moura - just one landing.
Marius lands with a shot to the body.
Marius checks a leg kick nicely.
Moura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marius looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marius looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
Moura missing with a left hand there. Marius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moura throws an off balance right hand
and Marius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marius lands with an overhand left.
Moura misses with a kick to the body.
Moura throws a leg kick which misses Marius's front leg but catches the back leg as Marius tries to avoid it.
Moura swats away the attempt to clinch by Marius.
A nice side step and Moura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marius misses with a leg kick.
Marius lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Marius.
Marius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A telegraphed right hand from Marius misses the target.
Moura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marius throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Moura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Moura blocks a head kick by Marius.
Moura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Marius misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Moura.
Moura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
A clash of legs there as Moura blocks the low kick.
Moura misses with a body shot
and Marius counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Moura misses
and Marius counters with a good, hard body kick but Moura shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moura throws out a leg kick but Marius moves out of range and Moura only half commits.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Marius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Moura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Moura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Marius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moura lands a right hook to the body.
Marius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura throws a leg kick but Marius moved away.
Moura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moura manages to circle out of the way.
A low kick from Moura misses
and Marius counters with a nice uppercut.
Marius scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marius.
Marius connects with a body shot that sends Moura's belly button to the back.
Marius misses with a hook. Moura ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
Marius checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marius catches Moura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Moura crashes against the mat.
Moura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marius is avoiding damage well.
Moura scores with punches from side control.
Moura working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moura trying to control the position but Marius is working away.
Moura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marius takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marius sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura lands a nice forearm strike.
Moura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moura happy to just control the position for now.
Moura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marius is avoiding damage well.
Moura throwing strikes but Marius manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura is trying to control Marius's posture but Marius avoids it.
Moura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marius presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Moura is trying to escape the mount.
Moura tries to hold on but Marius postures up.
Marius is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Moura misses with a low kick.
Moura missing with a left hand there. Marius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Moura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Marius finds it's target.
Marius throws a leg kick but Moura checks it.
Moura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marius can pounce on him.
Moura throws a solid leg kick but Marius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moura.
Marius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moura defending well as Marius loads up on a big left hand.
Moura tried to score with a low kick but Marius checks it.
Marius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marius throws a low kick, looking for Moura's leg but Moura calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Moura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marius throws an off balance right hand
and Moura counters with a stiff right hand.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Marius throws out a leg kick but Moura moves out of range and Marius only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marius. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Marius tenderised Moura's leg. Moura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marius lands a leg kick that knocks Moura off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius slips under a jab.
Moura misses with a looping right.
Marius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moura wants to counter with a clinch but Marius pushes him away.
Moura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moura.
Moura thuds a left hand into Marius's body.
Marius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harry Moura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marius misses with a straight left.
Moura throws a body punch but Marius moves out of range.
Marius tries to work over Moura's front leg with a kick but Moura checks it.
Moura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moura misses with a body shot
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moura goes for a double leg but Marius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marius continues to drive forward.
Harry Moura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Moura checks a leg kick nicely.
Moura throws out a counter right but Marius avoids it with no problem.
Moura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moura looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moura.
Marius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moura. Moura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some bone on bone action there as Moura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marius counters with a low kick, right behind Moura 's knee.
Moura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marius moves out of range of the body kick from Moura.
Marius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaius Marius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura throws a hook but Marius avoids it easily.
Marius staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moura throws a hook but Marius avoids it easily.
Moura throws out a powerful jab.
Marius misses with a jab to the body
letting Moura counter with a right hand.
Moura ducks right into an uppercut from Marius.
Marius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
Moura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marius to the ground. Moura is now in Marius's guard.
Moura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harry Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Moura.
Well Moura 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Moura!
After the fight, Harry Moura was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hall (ranked 499 p4p, 2323 weight class) and Lathem McGuire (ranked 75 p4p, 309 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall drops McGuire with a beautiful combination! McGuire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hall is looking for the KO!
It looks like Lathem McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Hall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hall being controlled against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hall.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
McGuire is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Hall misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Hall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with the head strike.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Hall misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lathem McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hall scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Hall manages to step out the way in time.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
McGuire blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Hall digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Hall sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Hall avoids it this time.
McGuire lands a jab.
Hall looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Hall.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall is rocked!
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hall collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lathem McGuire!
Lathem McGuire 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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