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GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jans Schmidt (ranked 2023 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 212 p4p, 171 weight class). Alphonse Fuguego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jans Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego scores with a jab to the body.
Fuguego gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt. Schmidt maintains the clinch.
Fuguego just leaning against Schmidt, taking a breather.
Schmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuguego tries to pull guard but Schmidt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt.
Fuguego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuguego avoiding damage.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuguego effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuguego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fuguego has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schmidt uses from the top position.
Fuguego has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up.
Fuguego manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmidt manages to get himself to full guard.
Schmidt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuguego is controlling him.
Fuguego postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schmidt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuguego, into his guard.
Fuguego looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuguego, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to stand but Fuguego has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schmidt wants to stand and escape but instead Fuguego has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuguego accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuguego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fuguego lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schmidt wants to stand up but Fuguego is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fuguego dives into side control.
Schmidt is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuguego connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schmidt some visible discomfort.
Schmidt being controlled for a moment.
Fuguego tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuguego has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fuguego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet.
Fuguego trying to control the position but Schmidt is working away.
Fuguego tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fuguego tries to score with some ground and pound. Schmidt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alphonse Fuguego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuguego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuguego scrambles back to his feet.
Schmidt moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmidt lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Fuguego.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Schmidt tries to work over Fuguego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Schmidt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuguego misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmidt gets through Fuguego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuguego lands an uppercut.
Schmidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego takes a shot to the head.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Fuguego misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Good body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Schmidt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Fuguego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidts head.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
Fuguego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuguego.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuguego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuguego stalling in the clinch but Schmidt improves position.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
Schmidt lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt stalling in the clinch but Fuguego improves position.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego digs a right hand underneath Schmidt's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuguego gets control of Schmidt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fuguego will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schmidt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fuguego has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up.
Fuguego has Schmidt pulled in close to control his posture.
Schmidt preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt is looking to stand up but Fuguego won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuguego holds on and takes a little breather.
Schmidt wanted to stand there but Fuguego had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Fuguego pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmidt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Fuguego avoids it well and moves away.
Fuguego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schmidt with a jab.
Schmidt pushes Fuguego up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuguego blocking some punches.
Fuguego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fuguego blocking some punches.
Fuguego lands with a short shot to the head.
Fuguego lands an uppercut.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
Fuguego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego looking to stall.
Schmidt is leaning against Fuguego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Fuguego.
Still in the clinch, Schmidt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schmidt lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Fuguego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schmidt lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Fuguego is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuguego throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt lands with a light punch inside.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Schmidt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Schmidt is looking to clinch but Fuguego is avoiding it.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Schmidt wants to clinch up but Fuguego keeps it at a distance.
Schmidt takes a swing at Fuguego's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt. Schmidt maintains the clinch.
Schmidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuguego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuguego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuguego trying to stall but Schmidt improves his position.
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a light punch inside.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuguego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuguego can do to turn this around?
Schmidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuguego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Fuguego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fuguego continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fuguego misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fuguego can't find room to land a body shot as Schmidt controls the action.
Jans Schmidt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schmidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuguego controls his hands.
Fuguego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schmidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Fuguego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuguego trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuguego into the cage.
Schmidt gets through Fuguego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuguego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuguego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fuguego misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego tries to pull guard but Schmidt holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuguego drops back down to his feet.
Fuguego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fuguego.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but Fuguego avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuguego trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuguego into the cage.
Fuguego is trying to stall.
Fuguego slows down the pace here.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
The referee calls for Fuguego to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alphonse Fuguego.
Schmidt gets tackled into the cage by Fuguego. Fuguego maintains the clinch.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
Fuguego struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmidt controls his hands.
Fuguego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmidt lands a shoulder strike.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Fuguego stalling in the clinch but Schmidt improves position.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Fuguego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but Fuguego avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Schmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuguego misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuguego is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schmidt is defending well.
Schmidt trying to control the position but instead, Fuguego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schmidt into the cage.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Schmidt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jans Schmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmidt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 2148 p4p, 4060 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 289 p4p, 500 weight class). Jean Cristopher La Vellei has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei leaves Potatohauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Vellei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potatohauler momentarily.
La Vellei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Potatohauler throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
La Vellei lands a nice shot that snaps Potatohauler's head back.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but La Vellei moves out of range.
Potatohauler wants to clinch.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
La Vellei cracks Potatohauler with a right hand to the side of the head.
La Vellei misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
La Vellei scores with a three punch combo!
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Potatohauler wants to counter the offense by La Vellei and move into the clinch position.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Vellei.
Potatohauler is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Vellei throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it.
A big right from La Vellei misses.
Potatohauler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Vellei gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from La Vellei there.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler moves into full guard.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potatohauler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Vellei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
La Vellei drops back looking for a leg! Potatohauler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potatohauler manages to kick La Vellei off! La Vellei jumps back into Potatohauler's guard.
La Vellei lands a couple of digs.
Potatohauler pushes La Vellei off and scrambles back to his feet.
La Vellei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potatohauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.
La Vellei shoots in and bounces Potatohauler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Potatohauler is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Potatohauler keeps moving.
Potatohauler wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position.
Potatohauler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up
and La Vellei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei throws a big counter combination but Potatohauler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
La Vellei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
La Vellei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by La Vellei or perhaps it was just good defense by Potatohauler, which made it look bad.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Vellei on the side of the head.
La Vellei avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. La Vellei tries to avoid it but Potatohauler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag La Vellei to the ground. La Vellei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potatohauler throws out a loose jab but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potatohauler rushes La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Vellei misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler misses with a hook.
Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potatohauler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Vellei throws a big counter combination but Potatohauler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Potatohauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Vellei throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potatohauler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Vellei gets a double leg takedown into Potatohauler's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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.
Potatohauler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potatohauler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potatohauler quickly recovers to half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to his feet.
Potatohauler is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potatohauler defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potatohauler keeps working.
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potatohauler's head.
Potatohauler looks like he's trying to stand up.
La Vellei is thwarting Potatohauler's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Potatohauler taking some punishment here, with La Vellei in his half guard.
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potatohauler has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potatohauler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Potatohauler.
La Vellei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Vellei lands a head kick. Potatohauler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
La Vellei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but La Vellei pushes him off.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Potatohauler shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler wants to clinch.
Potatohauler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler clinches up with La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potatohauler tries to break the clinch but La Vellei is controlling the position.
Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler swinging wildly here.
Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Potatohauler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in La Vellei's half guard.
Potatohauler prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potatohauler decides to stand and escape the position.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around?
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
La Vellei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Vellei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potatohauler.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
La Vellei throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler instigates a clinch.
Potatohauler is trying to push La Vellei away but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage.
Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage.
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Vellei's corner calls for a 1-2. La Vellei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Potatohauler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potatohauler jabs at La Vellei's body.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Potatohauler enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Potatohauler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Potatohauler wriggles free and stands up.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potatohauler throws a sloppy head kick and La Vellei moves out of range easily.
La Vellei throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potatohauler throws a big shot that misses.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potatohauler circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potatohauler gets caught flat footed, as La Vellei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Potatohauler is looking to stand up but La Vellei isn't so interested in that idea.
La Vellei with a nice head shot there.
Potatohauler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potatohauler tries to pull guard but La Vellei holds him up against the cage and eventually Potatohauler drops back down to his feet.
La Vellei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Vellei tries to keep at a distance but Potatohauler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Potatohauler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La Vellei to keep the fight standing.
La Vellei prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei throws a chopping leg kick but Potatohauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Vellei lands a really nice looking cross but Potatohauler seems unphased.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potatohauler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from La Vellei misses the target.
La Vellei scores with a sloppy right hand. Potatohauler should have avoided that one.
La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up with Potatohauler, looking for a takedown. La Vellei pushes Potatohauler against the cage but Potatohauler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but La Vellei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
La Vellei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Vellei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Potatohaulers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Vellei.
Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
La Vellei throws a series of punches but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
Potatohauler rushes La Vellei and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - La Vellei circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Potatohauler has hold of La Vellei's hands but La Vellei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potatohauler wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
Potatohauler tries to roll over but La Vellei keeps him under control.
La Vellei wants to control but Potatohauler is keeping him busy.
La Vellei trying to mount his opponent but Potatohauler defends it.
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Potatohauler is defending well.
Potatohauler is looking to escape.
Potatohauler is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Potatohauler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Vellei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Raczynski (ranked 647 p4p, 1169 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 92 p4p, 160 weight class). Laranja has chosen Sepultura - The Hunt 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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World class boxer
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Raczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raczynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laranja misses with a hook. Raczynski ducked under it nicely.
Laranja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laranja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laranja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laranja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raczynski on the side of the head.
Laranja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raczynski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laranja tries to land a front kick but Raczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raczynski slips under a jab from Laranja.
Laranja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laranja scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raczynski slips a jab from Laranja.
Laranja looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
Raczynski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Raczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raczynski misses with a body shot.
Laranja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raczynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laranja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja walks into a stiff left hand from Raczynski.
Laranja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Raczynski there.
Laranja misses with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Laranja misses.
A slow jab from Laranja misses its intended target.
Laranja needs to keep his hands up - Raczynski had a free shot at his head there.
Laranja tries to land a front kick but Raczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Laranja.
Raczynski swings for the body but Laranja moves out of range.
Raczynski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laranja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raczynski. Raczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raczynski throws out a powerful jab.
Laranja connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Laranja.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Laranja avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski throws a looping overhand right but Laranja ducks down to avoid it.
Laranja throws a jab when Raczynski was well out of range.
Raczynski takes one on the button.
Raczynski connects with an inside leg kick.
Laranja swings for the body but Raczynski moves out of range.
Laranja misses with a hook. Raczynski ducked under it nicely.
Jan Raczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja misses with a hook to the body
and Raczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laranja throws an overhand right that lands on Raczynski's shoulder, as Raczynski tries to avoid the shot.
Raczynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raczynski lunges at Laranja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laranja's hand.
Laranja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Laranja slips a jab from Raczynski.
Laranja throws a sloppy head kick
and Raczynski counters with a nice leg kick.
Laranja lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laranja throws a sloppy head kick and Raczynski moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laranja.
Laranja misses the shot to the body.
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laranja throws out the jab.
Raczynski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laranja lands a head kick!
Raczynski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laranja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laranja moves away.
Raczynski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laranja to score with a decent uppercut.
Raczynski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laranja throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Laranja.
Laranja misses with a kick to the body.
Raczynski scores with a punch to the head.
Laranja defending well as Raczynski loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laranja scores with a head kick.
Laranja tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laranja throws a lazy uppercut
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski throws a wild body kick that Laranja sees coming a mile off.
Raczynski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laranja lands a nice looking body shot.
Laranja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laranja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raczynski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laranja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Laranja misses.
Raczynski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raczynski misses with a hook. Laranja ducked under it nicely.
Laranja lands a jab.
Laranja misses with a hook. Raczynski ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raczynski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laranja.
Raczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laranja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raczynski with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Raczynski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laranja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laranja slips a straight right by Raczynski.
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Raczynski.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Laranja avoids the punch easily.
Raczynski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Raczynski defending well as Laranja loads up on a big left hand.
Raczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laranja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
Raczynski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raczynski blocks a jab.
Raczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Laranja.
Laranja was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja takes a swing at Raczynski's ribcage but misses.
Laranja lands a jab to the nose.
Raczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raczynski throws a head kick that misses.
Raczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Raczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laranja lands an overhand right.
Laranja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raczynski misses with a straight left.
Jan Raczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Laranja checks a leg kick.
Jab by Raczynski.
Raczynski looks to throw a body kick
and Laranja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Laranja finds it's way through Raczynski's defenses.
Raczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Raczynski.
Raczynski slips under a jab.
Laranja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raczynski has Laranja up against the cage in a clinch.
Raczynski blocks a body shot from Laranja.
Laranja misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski stalling the fight.
Raczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Laranja.
Laranja working aggressively here.
Raczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raczynski pushes Laranja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raczynski stalling in the clinch but Laranja improves position.
Raczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
Raczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja tries to land a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laranja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raczynski at a distance.
Raczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raczynski is looking to clinch but Laranja is avoiding it.
Laranja throws an off balance right hand
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laranja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laranja misses with an uppercut
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raczynski.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski lands a jab to Laranja's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raczynski misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laranja.
Laranja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raczynski misses with a body punch.
Raczynski pushes Laranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raczynski lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Raczynski.
Laranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja presses Raczynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laranja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
Laranja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
Laranja tries to throw a body punch but Raczynski avoids it by throwing Laranja back against the cage.
Raczynski lands an elbow just above Laranja 's eye.
Laranja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Raczynski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Raczynski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Raczynski misses.
Laranja scores with a jab to the head.
Laranja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laranja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laranja momentarily.
Raczynski looks to land a combination. Laranja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Laranja avoids the punch easily.
Laranja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laranja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Laranja.
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laranja staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Raczynski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laranja. Raczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laranja gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski blocks a head kick by Laranja.
Laranja cracks Raczynski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raczynski cracks Laranja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laranja throws a lazy right hand but Raczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laranja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Raczynski darts in and clinches Laranja up against the cage.
Laranja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raczynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laranja throws a head punch that misses.
Laranja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jan Raczynski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laranja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laranja has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raczynski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Laranja can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Laranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski effectively controlling the action here.
Raczynski is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranja misses with some punches.
Raczynski looking to slow down the pace here.
Laranja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
Raczynski tries to work over Laranja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laranja is working Raczynski over against the cage.
Raczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Laranja controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Laranja.
Raczynski blocks an uppercut.
Laranja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Raczynski stalling.
Laranja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laranja blocks a body shot from Raczynski.
Raczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Laranja.
Laranja struggles to land a body shot inside as Raczynski controls his hands.
Laranja misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja working aggressively here.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laranja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Laranja fails to land.
Laranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laranja blocks an uppercut.
Come on Raczynski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Raczynski gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raczynski is struggling to control the position.
Raczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laranja misses with a body punch.
Laranja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja has a couple of punches blocked by Raczynski.
Laranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laranja tries to throw a body punch but Raczynski avoids it by throwing Laranja back against the cage.
Laranja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raczynski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laranja can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranja scores with a nice body kick.
Raczynski moves out of range of the leg kick from Laranja.
Laranja throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Laranja throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raczynski.
Laranja lands with a straight right. Raczynski didn't see that one coming.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laranja lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Raczynski lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renato Laranja.
I think Raczynski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jan Raczynski!
A very excited looking Jan Raczynski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 2904 p4p, 2356 weight class) and Erran Morad (ranked 335 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khalib Nuragomidova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuragomidova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morad scores with a jab to the body.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Morad misses.
Nuragomidova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morad, up you get!
Nuragomidova staying out of range there.
Nuragomidova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Nuragomidova has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
Nuragomidova looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
Morad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Morad. That snapped Nuragomidova's head back.
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
Morad throws a hook to the side of Nuragomidova's head but Nuragomidova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nuragomidova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nuragomidova drives through with a takedown into Morad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Morad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuragomidova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
Morad working a defensive guard but Nuragomidova manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nuragomidova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morad is trying to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morad regains half guard, as Nuragomidova was trying to land strikes.
Nuragomidova is keen to just control but Morad is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morad tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morad taking some punishment here, with Nuragomidova in his half guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to advance position but Morad won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuragomidova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nuragomidova scoring with some ground and pound.
Morad is trying to control the position but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova is in close to Morad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes from guard but Morad blocks nicely.
Morad trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's time! Nuragomidova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Nuragomidova lands.
Morad looks to land a left hand but Nuragomidova moved out of range nicely.
Morad throws a hook to the side of Nuragomidova's head but Nuragomidova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morad slaps away a takedown attempt from Nuragomidova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for a 1-2. Nuragomidova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nuragomidova misses with a looping right.
Morad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuragomidova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morad.
Nuragomidova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuragomidova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Morad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuragomidova cracks Morad with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad scores with a leg kick.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuragomidova throwing a counter right hand but Morad manages to avoid it.
Morad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morad connects with an inside leg kick.
Morad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nuragomidova lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Morad sizes up Nuragomidova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Nuragomidova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice head shot.
Nuragomidova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morad.
Nuragomidova takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Morad throws a head kick but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Nuragomidova dodges the punch combination from Morad.
Morad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuragomidova misses with the combination.
Morad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nuragomidova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
Nuragomidova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morad misses with a looping right.
Nuragomidova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morad walks into a left hand.
Morad misses with a body shot.
Nuragomidova moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Nuragomidova.
Morad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nuragomidova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nuragomidova misses with an uppercut.
Morad throws a head kick but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Morad.
Morad rushes Nuragomidova and presses him up against the cage.
Nuragomidova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Morad away but Morad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morad.
Morad scores with the left hand. Nuragomidova knows he should have avoided that one.
Nuragomidova misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Nuragomidova pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morad! But no joy.
Nuragomidova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morad with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuragomidova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Morad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morad has hold of Nuragomidova's hands but Nuragomidova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morad defending well though.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Morad is blocking nicely.
Morad wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Morad is keeping him busy.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morad defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's time! Nuragomidova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morad throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Nuragomidova lands.
Nuragomidova throws a hook to the side of Morad's head but Morad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuragomidova misses with an uppercut. Morad saw that one coming.
Nuragomidova throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Morad.
Nuragomidova connects with a looping right hand.
 Morad is rocked!
Nuragomidova drops Morad with a naaaaasty hook - Morad is in real trouble here! Nuragomidova dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
After winning the bout, Khalib Nuragomidova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ebert (ranked 2443 p4p, 1718 weight class) and Keaton Vega (ranked 67 p4p, 42 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert misses with the combination.
Vega replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ebert blocks it well.
Jab, jab by Ebert - just one landing.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Ebert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega blocks a jab.
Ebert connects with a jab.
Vega throws a right and a left that Ebert avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ebert.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Ebert misses.
Ebert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ebert throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega avoids a kick to the body.
Ebert moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVega.
Ebert misses with a looping left.
Ebert connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Ebert misses.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebert.
Vega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ebert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vega eats them both and turns towards Ebert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ebert misses with a kick to the body.
Ebert throws a low kick, looking for Vega's leg but Vega calmly moves out of range.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Ebert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebert tries to counter by clinching up but Vega breaks away and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ebert checks a leg kick.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega staying out of range there.
Ebert is looking to slow Vega down with leg kicks.
Vega throws a right and a left that Ebert avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ebert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ebert. Those never looked like landing.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebert.
Vega moves out of range as Ebert strikes.
Ebert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ebert throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
Vega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vega thumps Ebert with a low kick.
Ebert slips a straight right by Vega.
Ebert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ebert lands with a hook. Vega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ebert tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Ebert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebert digs a good body shot into Vega's ribs.
Ebert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vega back to the cage. Ebert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ebert.
A shot to the liver by Ebert. Beautiful body shot.
Ebert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Ebert scores with a shot to the body.
Vega scores with a kick to the body.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ebert is out of range and Vega settles back down.
Ebert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ebert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ebert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega counters with a body kick.
Vega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ebert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Ebert avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert misses with a double jab.
Vega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ebert's head.
Ebert throws a big shot that misses.
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Ebert moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Ebert.
Ebert swinging wildly here.
Vega throws a counter combo.
Ebert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ebert.
Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
Ebert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ebert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebert. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Ebert lands.
Ebert misses with a combination
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Ebert blocks a leg kick.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ebert scores with a hook to the body. Vega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ebert throws a body shot but no joy.
Jason Ebert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ebert is out of range.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebert is looking to counter the offense by Vega and move into the clinch.
Ebert fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebert throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Ebert blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebert loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Ebert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vega if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega counters with a body kick.
Jason Ebert is winning the standup battle so far.
Vega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ebert.
Ebert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Ebert lands a jab-cross combination.
Ebert throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Ebert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega feints a counter leg kick.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Ebert misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ebert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vega back to the cage. Ebert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ebert misses with a wild body shot.
Ebert tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ebert with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ebert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebert if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega blocks the body kick.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ebert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ebert!
Ebert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Ebert 's knee.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ebert backing away here, and Vega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ebert moves away from the strike by Vega.
Ebert throwing a counter right hand but Vega manages to avoid it.
Ebert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ebert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Ebert.
Ebert tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Ebert backing away here, and Vega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Vega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ebert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Ebert misses.
Ebert throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega fakes the leg kick and cracks Ebert in the body.
Ebert avoids the body shot from Vega.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebert steps away.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ebert throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Ebert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ebert checks a leg kick.
Ebert's corner calls for a 1-2. Ebert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ebert checks it well.
Ebert throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ebert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vega if he has to take too many more of those.
Vega slips under a jab.
Ebert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Ebert misses.
Ebert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ebert looks to land a body kick but Vega moved away.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Ebert slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Ebert.
Vega raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ebert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ebert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ebert scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vega moves out of range as Ebert throws a body kick.
Vega feints a counter leg kick.
Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vega moves away from the strike by Ebert.
Ebert throws a wild body kick that Vega sees coming a mile off.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ebert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Ebert.
Ebert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Ebert misses with a series of wild punches.
As Ebert backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Ebert manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebert checks a low kick from Vega.
Ebert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Vega.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebert steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Ebert.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Ebert.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ebert throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Vega tries to land a leg kick but Ebert saw it coming and moves away.
As Vega tries to get set, Ebert tries to push him back and clinch up but Vega manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice shot lands for Ebert.
Vega blocks a jab.
Ebert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vega in his tracks.
Ebert throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebert blocks a head kick by Vega.
Vega motions for Ebert to come forward. Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ebert.
Jason Ebert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jason Ebert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Vega!
Vega throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily.
Ebert throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebert throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Ebert misses with a double jab
and Vega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega tries to land a front kick but Ebert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ebert misses with a low kick.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Vega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ebert will feel that in the morning.
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Ebert ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert tries a head kick but it misses.
Ebert throws a leg kick but Vega moved away.
Keaton Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vega throws a head kick but Ebert moves out of range.
Ebert blocks a head kick by Vega.
Ebert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ebert throws a push kick but Vega slaps the foot to one side.
Ebert looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Vega swings for the body but Ebert moves out of range.
Ebert looks for the body kick but Vega saw that one coming.
Ebert misses with a looping left.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ebert wants to land a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ebert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Ebert.
Ebert avoids the body shot from Vega.
Ebert throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ebert throws a lazy head kick
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ebert blocks the body kick.
Ebert throws a big counter combination but Vega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vega tries a low kick but Ebert avoids it.
A good leg kick by Vega.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ebert 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ebert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 2554 p4p, 1465 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 336 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti wants to clinch.
Garrett moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Garrett moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Garrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Garrett checks the leg kick.
A jab from Garrett misses.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Garrett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ekstrovertti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is looking to clinch but Garrett is avoiding it.
Garrett staying out of range there.
Garrett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Ekstrovertti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekstrovertti.
Garrett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Ekstrovertti is predictable there
so Garrett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Garrett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ekstrovertti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrett has managed to get both his arms back between Ekstrovertti's legs - danger averted.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the position but Garrett postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti working a defensive guard here.
Garrett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ekstrovertti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrett has managed to get both his arms back between Ekstrovertti's legs - danger averted.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Garrett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garrett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garrett postures up.
Ekstrovertti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garrett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garrett scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position.
Garrett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti working for a triangle but Garrett defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ekstrovertti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrett defends well.
Garrett is in close to Ekstrovertti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ekstrovertti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garrett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garrett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garrett lands a couple of elbows.
Garrett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Ekstrovertti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett postures up and lands a big shot to Ekstrovertti's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett loads up on a big left hand. Ekstrovertti felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Garrett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ekstrovertti can't hide his disappointment, as Garrett celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Garrett!
An out of breath Bo Garrett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mucak Shanikov (ranked 3035 p4p, 1732 weight class) and Uwe Eggert (ranked 388 p4p, 229 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mucak Shanikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Uwe Eggert!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggert jabs Shanikov right on the nose. Shanikov blinks but takes it well.
Shanikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eggert throws a hook to the side of Shanikov's head but Shanikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eggert lands with a hook. Shanikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shanikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eggert throws a big shot that misses.
Eggert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shanikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eggert.
Shanikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Eggert just misses with a punch to the body.
Eggert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shanikov backs up against the cage.
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!
Shanikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eggert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shanikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eggert misses with a hook.
Shanikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eggert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eggert misses with a wild combination.
Shanikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eggert back to the cage. Shanikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Uwe Eggert has been cut.
Shanikov slips a jab and a cross from Eggert.
Shanikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shanikov throws a head punch that misses.
Shanikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shanikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eggert walks away with a smile on his face. Shanikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shanikov looks to throw the jab but Eggert is out of range.
Shanikov slips under a jab.
Shanikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eggert.
Shanikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eggert.
Shanikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Shanikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eggert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eggert throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov with the inside leg kick.
Eggert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shanikov's head backwards.
Eggert swings widly with a right hand
and Shanikov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Shanikov and Eggert goes tumbling to the canvas! Shanikov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Eggert is rocked!
Shanikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eggert sees it coming and defends easily.
Eggert is still in real trouble! Can Shanikov finish him?
Eggert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shanikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shanikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eggert sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov is looking for a kimura here.
Shanikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eggert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shanikov.
Eggert seems to have recovered his senses.
Shanikov is trying to work for a kimura but Eggert is defending well.
Shanikov is looking for a kimura but Eggert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shanikov to get the leverage.
Shanikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shanikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Eggert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Eggert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Eggert stands up and beckons Shanikov to his feet.
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eggert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eggert working hard to break the clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Eggert won't allow it.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Eggert won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mucak Shanikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shanikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eggert's efforts to push away.
Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eggert smiles and moves away.
Eggert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eggert looks to score with a jab to the body but Shanikov is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eggert, as that shot connected.
Eggert lands a nice hook to Shanikov's body. Shanikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eggert 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.
Shanikov missing with a left hand there. Eggert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shanikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eggert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eggert cracks Shanikov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eggert has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shanikov to stand back up!
Shanikov is rocked!
Shanikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Shanikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eggert fakes the body blow, causing Shanikov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Shanikov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwe Eggert!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lisko (ranked 3294 p4p, 2269 weight class) and Micah Frank (ranked 397 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lisko.
Jordan Lisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank blocks a head kick by Lisko.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Lisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank with a jab.
Lisko avoids the head kick by Frank.
Lisko lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Lisko misses.
Lisko tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Frank throws a fast counter high kick but Lisko manages to duck under it in time.
Frank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Jordan Lisko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lisko clinches.
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Lisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Frank.
Lisko throws a counter high kick but Frank was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Lisko misses with a kick to the body.
Frank throws a head kick but Lisko moves out of range.
Lisko throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Lisko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frank 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 Lisko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lisko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lisko 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.
Lisko ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Lisko clinches.
Frank is trying to force a seperation but Lisko has the dominant position.
Lisko stalling.
Lisko lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lisko has Frank pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisko lands a nice knee to the body.
Lisko is stalling here.
Frank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lisko obliges.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank looks to land a combination but Lisko avoids it well.
Lisko is looking to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch.
Lisko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Lisko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lisko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Lisko throws a push kick but Frank slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lisko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frank.
Lisko misses with a knee strike.
Lisko looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank scores with a head kick. Lisko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Frank misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lisko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lisko.
An attempted straight right counter from Lisko misses the target.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank looks for the body kick but Lisko saw that one coming.
As Frank backs away, Lisko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lisko thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lisko.
Frank moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lisko jabs Frank right on the nose. Frank blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank rushes Lisko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Frank wants to get back to striking at distance but Lisko won't allow it.
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Lisko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Lisko ducks down to avoid it.
Frank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lisko.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Lisko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lisko trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lisko with a knee to the head.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lisko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Frank as the two fighters clinch.
Lisko trying to stall but Frank improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Lisko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lisko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lisko tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank blocks a low kick nicely.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Lisko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frank tries to bum rush Lisko with a series of wild strikes but Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Lisko ducks down to avoid it.
Lisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank misses with a two punch combination.
Lisko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lisko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frank avoids the head kick by Lisko.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Frank backs away, Lisko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick from Frank lands but Lisko takes it in his stride.
Micah Frank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lisko tries to land a leg kick but Frank saw it coming and moves away.
Lisko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frank moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Frank throws a head kick but Lisko moves out of range.
Lisko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frank cracks Lisko with a good jab.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Frank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lisko.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Lisko moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Lisko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Frank. Those never looked like landing.
Lisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
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 closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank throws a one two combo.
Frank throws a hook but Lisko avoids it easily.
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank throws a solid leg kick but Lisko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frank.
Frank scores with a head kick.
Lisko throws a front kick aimed at Frank's knee but Frank avoids it well.
Frank swinging wildly here.
Frank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frank throws a leg kick but Lisko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Lisko's shoulder, as Lisko tries to avoid the shot.
Frank sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Frank steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lisko. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Lisko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisko connects with the punch.
Lisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Lisko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank is looking for the big counter here.
Lisko dodges the punch combination from Frank.
Lisko rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Frank avoiding damage as Lisko throws knees to the body.
Lisko misses with a knee to the head.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Lisko has him pressed against the cage.
Lisko stalling in the clinch but Frank improves position.
Lisko missing with knees to the body.
Frank blocks an elbow strike.
Lisko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lisko.
Frank is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lisko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lisko prevents Frank from breaking the clinch.
Lisko lands a nice knee to the body.
Frank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lisko stalling in the clinch but Frank improves position.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lisko throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lisko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank scores with a hook to the body. Lisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch but Lisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lisko has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Lisko throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lisko.
Lisko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lisko wants to clinch
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frank fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lisko checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Lisko throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Lisko blocks the body kick.
Lisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lisko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frank if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lisko. That's going to slow Frank down.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Lisko throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lisko tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Lisko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Frank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lisko.
Lisko fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisko throws a low kick but Frank avoids it.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Lisko gets a clinch.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lisko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lisko wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Lisko moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
A frustrated look appears on Frank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lisko blocks an uppercut.
Frank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Frank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Lisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lisko throws a quick counter head kick but Frank was just out of range.
Lisko gets a clinch.
Lisko keeps control of Frank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank is trying to push Lisko away but Lisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lisko back to the cage. Frank follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Lisko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lisko misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank blocks an elbow strike.
Lisko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms.
Lisko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lisko moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick
and Frank counters with a left and a right that stings Lisko.
Lisko clinches.
Lisko looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Lisko looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Lisko misses with a knee to the head.
Jordan Lisko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Lisko.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Lisko misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lisko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frank breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lisko.
Lisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Lisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Lisko's head but Lisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Lisko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank clinches.
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!
Lisko is trying to stall.
Lisko misses with a knee to the head.
Frank wants to break free but Lisko has control.
Lisko tries to stall but Frank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
Lisko misses with a knee strike.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frank avoids it.
Frank letting Lisko take a breather here.
Lisko blocking some punches.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Lisko is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Frank.
I think Frank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Micah Frank!
An out of breath Micah Frank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hall (ranked 1016 p4p, 1264 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 157 p4p, 182 weight class). Hudson Clarkson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarkson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hall tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Clarkson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clarkson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hall and Clarkson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clarkson trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is pushing Clarkson's head away, looking to escape. Clarkson manages to hold on to the position though.
Clarkson working away.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall stops Clarkson from passing to mount.
Hall is not content to let Clarkson control the position.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clarkson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Clarkson is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarkson gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarkson controlling his opponent.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clarkson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Clarkson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Clarkson looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall wants to hold on but Clarkson pushes him away.
Clarkson controlling from the full mount.
Clarkson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hall turns into him and now he's in Clarkson's guard.
Clarkson has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Brotherhood MMA inform us that Clarkson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall stands and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hudson Clarkson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarkson.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarkson.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarkson thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall cracks Clarkson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clarkson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hall finish him?
Clarkson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarkson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Hall!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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