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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 2790 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 346 p4p, 485 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bsmds Nasmfus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani connects with a body shot that sends Nasmfus's belly button to the back.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanaani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasmfus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kanaani counters with a left to the body.
Nasmfus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nasmfus backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanaani.
Kanaani misses the jab.
Nasmfus throws a head kick that misses
and Nasmfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Nasmfus is rocked!
Nasmfus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nasmfus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanaani finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kanaani drops Nasmfus with a big left hand! Nasmfus is injured, injured bad! Kanaani jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani!
After winning the bout, Mehdi Kanaani 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Savage Randy (ranked 2909 p4p, 2549 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 376 p4p, 340 weight class). Llewellyn has chosen Doomsday as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Savage Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn moves out of range as Randy strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randy takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Llewellyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randy doesn't seem phased though.
Llewellyn slips a jab from Randy.
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Llewellyn slips under a jab from Randy.
Llewellyn closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Randy.
Llewellyn throws a head punch that misses.
Llewellyn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Randy is trying to keep an underhook but Llewellyn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llewellyn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Randy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Llewellyn has cracked it and Randy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Llewellyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). AJ Llewellyn!
After winning the bout, AJ Llewellyn 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerouac (ranked 2768 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Doyle Brunson (ranked 388 p4p, 349 weight class). Jack Kerouac has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Kerouac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Kerouac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kerouac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kerouac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brunson is controlling him.
Brunson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kerouac has momentary wrist control but Brunson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerouac controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Kerouac pushes Brunson off and gets back to his feet.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerouac moves away.
Kerouac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack Kerouac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Kerouac avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerouac.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunson scores with a jab to the body.
Kerouac misses with a hook. Brunson ducked under it nicely.
Doyle Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerouac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Kerouac's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Kerouac blocks a leg kick.
Brunson jabs at Kerouac's body.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Kerouac moves out of range.
Brunson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kerouac.
Kerouac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kerouac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kerouac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Kerouac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerouac.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunson throws a leg kick but Kerouac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brunson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kerouac counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson moves away from the strike by Kerouac.
Brunson tries to bum rush Kerouac with a series of wild strikes but Kerouac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunson jabs Kerouac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brunson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerouac is trying to stand up here but Brunson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerouac is trying to stand up here but Brunson is controlling him well.
Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brunson prevents Kerouac from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kerouac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerouac is trying to maintain the position but Brunson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brunson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brunson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerouac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerouac wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson working over Kerouac with some ground and pound. Kerouac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerouac is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerouac is trying to stand back up but Brunson is controlling him
Brunson is looking to take a break and control but Kerouac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerouac pushes Brunson off looking to stand but Brunson dives back in and keeps control.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerouac is trying to stand.
Kerouac is refusing to be controlled, as Brunson sits in half guard.
Brunson prevents Kerouac from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson 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.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Kerouac's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brunson.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson lands with a shot to the body.
Brunson moves away from the strike by Kerouac.
Brunson throws a combination that misses
and Kerouac counters with a left to the body.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerouac.
Kerouac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brunson punishes Kerouac's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerouac.
Kerouac misses with an uppercut. Brunson saw that one coming.
Kerouac connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerouac throwing a counter right hand but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Kerouac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunson scores with a hook to the body. Kerouac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Kerouac.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Kerouac's belly button to the back.
Kerouac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doyle Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Kerouac as Brunson shoots in.
Jab from Kerouac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunson wants to counter with a clinch but Kerouac pushes him away.
A low kick from Brunson is predictable there
and Kerouac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kerouac.
A shot to the body from Brunson misses
and Kerouac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerouac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerouac moves away.
Brunson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kerouac lands a left and a right that send Brunson crashing to the mat, dazed. Kerouac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Brunson is rocked!
Brunson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kerouac.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerouac finish him?
Kerouac flashes Brunson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Brunson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Brunson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kerouac punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Kerouac!
In his post fight interview, Jack Kerouac started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 2158 p4p, 2521 weight class) and Lee Comblin (ranked 267 p4p, 296 weight class). Lee Comblin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Comblin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Comblin swivels and escapes.
Comblin delivers a nice body kick.
Comblin throws a poor cross that misses
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Comblin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anstey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Comblin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anstey has him pressed against the cage.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Comblin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comblin wants to stand but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Comblin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Comblin's head.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comblin taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey throwing shots but Comblin is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Comblin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee Comblin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Anstey tries to counter with a takedown but Comblin is quick to defend against it.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Comblin.
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 Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Comblin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Comblin didn't expect that.
Comblin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Comblin for as long as he can get away with.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Comblin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comblin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Comblin misses with a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Comblin won't be happy with that.
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!
Anstey taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Comblin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey slows the pace down.
Comblin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comblin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anstey is controlling him well.
Anstey trying to control the action but Comblin is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Comblin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anstey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anstey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Comblin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Lee Comblin has been cut.
Comblin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Anstey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee Comblin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comblin connects with a solid leg kick.
Comblin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Comblin!
Anstey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Comblin is avoiding damage well.
Anstey has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Comblin!
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Comblin's cut.
That's time! Anstey'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!
Comblin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Comblin throws a big shot that misses.
Comblin 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.
The fighters circling - Comblin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Comblin sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comblin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Comblin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Comblin throws a head kick that misses
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Comblin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Comblin ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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.
Anstey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Comblin misses
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Comblin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Comblin counters with a straight right hand.
Comblin gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. Comblin manages to retain guard.
Comblin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anstey manages to pass to side control.
Anstey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Comblin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anstey is on him like a limpet, forcing Comblin back against the cage.
Anstey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Comblin regains guard immediately.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Comblin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee Comblin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stays in close to Comblin's body and controls the position.
Anstey postures up in Comblin's guard and throws a big left but Comblin blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bunny Anstey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 2626 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Desmond Okafor (ranked 370 p4p, 298 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor.
Niska forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niska avoids a wild elbow strike from Okafor.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niska seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska controlling the action here for a moment.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
We've been informed that Okafor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Niska taking a breather.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okafor throws an elbow but misses.
Niska can't get the takedown.
Niska stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Niska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
Niska crunches a lovely knee into Okafor's ribcage.
Niska stalling.
Niska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Niska misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
A short right from Okafor on the inside.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Niska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Niska holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Niska blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Crunch! Okafor slams his shin into Niska's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Niska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Niska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Niska drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okafor is keeping busy.
Okafor looking to throw knees to the head but Niska is blocking nicely.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Niska misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niska breaks from the clinch.
Okafor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niska is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Niska misses its target.
Niska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Niska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niska staying out of range there.
Niska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Niska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Desmond Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Niska's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lunges at Niska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niska's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Niska is out of range.
Niska has been working on his balance at Sparks gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Okafor.
Niska clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Niska to work.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Niska blocking some punches.
Niska blocks a body shot from Okafor.
A short left from Okafor.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Niska is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska stalling the fight.
Niska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okafor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Niska.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Niska pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niska is trying to stall.
Niska has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Okafor regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okafor trying to remain calm as Niska controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okafor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niska seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okafor for as long as he can get away with.
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 Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Okafor is looking to slow Niska down with leg kicks.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Niska tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Niska's body.
Jab by Okafor.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Niska misses with a takedown attempt - Okafor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niska slips under a jab.
Niska throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Niska makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Okafor really felt that one!
Niska avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Niska moved out of range.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Niska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor tests Niska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okafor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Niska blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Niska to work.
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Niska slips a straight right by Okafor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Okafor catches Niska right on the button with a cross.
Okafor takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Niska. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Niska makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Niska off balance momentarily.
Niska swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Niska shakes it off.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Niska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Okafor stuffs the takedown.
Desmond Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Niska was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Niska throws a counter high kick but Okafor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Niska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okafor 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bum Phillips (ranked 1451 p4p, 1765 weight class) and Coyote Wolf (ranked 210 p4p, 242 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Coyote Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wolf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Coyote Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf misses with a leg kick.
Phillips takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Phillips forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
Phillips works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phillips has control of Wolf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wolf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Phillips takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phillips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolf to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolf shrugs it off.
Wolf has given up his back. Will we see Phillips going for some submissions?
Phillips trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working for the choke.
Wolf defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Phillips's arms.
Wolf staying busy and making it hard for Phillips to control.
Phillips has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wolf has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wolf is trying to defend against the choke here but Phillips has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Phillips Tightens the hold and Wolf taps out furiously! Phillips displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rusev (ranked 1367 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Alexander Cotilla (ranked 201 p4p, 238 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rusev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Cotilla!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotilla lands a head kick!
It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.
No luck for Rusev with that takedown attempt.
Rusev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cotilla pinned against the cage. Cotilla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotilla counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rusev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotilla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cotilla has managed to get both his arms back between Rusev's legs - danger averted.
Rusev has a closed guard, preventing Cotilla from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rusev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev is trying to keep Cotilla in close.
Cotilla gets to his feet. Rusev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Cotilla, which made it look bad.
Rusev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cotilla avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusev is defended easily by Cotilla.
Rusev avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Cotilla lands but Rusev takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Cotilla, which made it look bad.
Nice cross by Cotilla.
Rusev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cotilla counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rusev won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusev tries to improve position but can't.
Cotilla decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rusev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rusev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotilla.
Rusev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotilla tries to avoid it but Rusev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotilla to the ground. Cotilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Cotilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Cotilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cotilla. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cotilla feints the counter takedown.
Alexander Rusev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotilla is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Cotilla circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cotilla throws Rusev to one side and escapes!
Rusev is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Rusev with that takedown attempt.
Rusev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla with a jab.
Cotilla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotilla misses with an uppercut.
Rusev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cotilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Cotilla shows good takedown defense.
Rusev shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotilla sprawls well. He's pushed Rusev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Rusev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotilla works over Rusev's head and body with a nice combination.
Cotilla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cotilla lands with a kick to the temple. Rusev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexander Rusev's cut is getting worse.
Rusev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown. Cotilla tries to sprawl out of it but Rusev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cotilla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotilla lands with a hook. Rusev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla throws a looping overhand right but Rusev ducks down to avoid it.
Cotilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotilla but Cotilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cotilla stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusev. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Rusev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusev.
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotilla misses with a kick to the body.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cotilla sprawls well. Cotilla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cotilla's waist but Cotilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusev fails to land the takedown.
Rusev needs to keep his hands up - Cotilla had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rusev shoots in but Cotilla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cotilla misses with a body shot.
Cotilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotilla misses with a double jab.
Cotilla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexander Rusev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cotilla's waist but Cotilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cotilla throws a leg kick which misses Rusev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rusev tries to avoid it.
Cotilla lands a head kick!
Rusev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cotilla avoids it really well and circles away.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
Rusev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick from Cotilla, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla tries to sprawl but Rusev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cotilla is trying to stand.
Cotilla pushes Rusev off and gets back to his feet.
Cotilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Cotilla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rusev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Cotilla both land. Nice combination.
Rusev dives in for a single leg takedown but Cotilla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cotilla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rusev defends it well.
Cotilla stalls.
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Cotilla as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla jabs at Rusev's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cotilla digs a good hook to Rusev's body.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick.
A cross from Cotilla lands.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cotilla's waist but Cotilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev fails with the takedown.
Cotilla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cotilla throws out a powerful jab.
Cotilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rusev's sensitive parts.
Cotilla lands a slapping body shot.
Cotilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotilla wants it to stay on the feet.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Rusev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla with a jab.
 Rusev is rocked!
Jeez, Alexander Rusev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rusev 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.
Cotilla lands a big head kick that sends Rusev to the canvas! Cotilla follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Cotilla!
Our winner, Alexander Cotilla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bolleke (ranked 855 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 128 p4p, 206 weight class). Bolleke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolleke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes slips a straight right by Bolleke.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Bolleke and move into the clinch position.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Barnes defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bolleke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Bolleke pushes him away.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Bolleke dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is trying to keep Bolleke in close.
Bolleke won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Bolleke trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolleke stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes is controlling Bolleke's posture.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Bolleke slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Bolleke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bolleke has tightened it up now! Barnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Bolleke!
A victorious Oscar Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 872 p4p, 755 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 133 p4p, 113 weight class). Payton comes into the arena with Andre Nickatina - Yeah blaring out of the sound system. Vadius Highwind has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter Payton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Highwind.
Payton throws a series of punches but Highwind moves out of range.
Payton takes a swing at Highwind's ribcage but misses.
Highwind moves forwards but Payton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payton lands with an uppercut that bounces Highwind off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Highwind.
Payton misses with a hook
and Highwind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Highwind lands a jab.
Highwind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Highwind blocks a jab.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton misses with a left hand
and Highwind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Highwind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton throws a jab when Highwind was well out of range.
Highwind swings widly with a right hand
and Payton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Vadius Highwind has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Highwind throws a hook but Payton avoids it easily.
Highwind lands a glancing blow to the side of Payton's head.
Highwind misses with a left hand
and Payton counters with a huge left! Highwind is in big trouble! He's backing up but Payton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Highwind from any more damage. A dominating finish by Payton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 435 p4p, 766 weight class) and Gus McCrae (ranked 65 p4p, 116 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
It appears Lang was looking to counter with a kick there.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Lang half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCrae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang slips a jab from McCrae.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCrae blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lang rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang thows a body kick. McCrae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
McCrae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCrae punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Lang thows a leg kick but McCrae checks it
and McCrae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lang misses its target.
McCrae lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCrae misses with a hook to the body
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCrae.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang slips a jab from McCrae.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
McCrae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from McCrae misses
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from McCrae finds it's target.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Lang missing with a left hand there. McCrae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCrae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCrae is out of range and Lang settles back down.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCrae moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCrae! But no joy.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCrae at a distance.
Lang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lang duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae throws a solid leg kick but Lang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCrae.
McCrae scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from McCrae misses.
McCrae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang lands a head shot.
McCrae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCrae lands with a nice body punch.
Lang clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae lands a nice uppercut.
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang fakes the leg kick and cracks McCrae in the body.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
McCrae scores with a hook.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
McCrae throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and McCrae counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lang.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae tried to score with a low kick but Lang checks it.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrae.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lang misses.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a 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!
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang has closed the distance and engaged McCrae in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCrae.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
A knee to the head by McCrae.
It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
McCrae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
McCrae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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 Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lang misses with a shot to the body
and McCrae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCrae's knee momentarily.
McCrae connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang tried to counter with a leg kick but McCrae avoided it.
McCrae throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Nice jab there from McCrae.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrae.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCrae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lang.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang lands with a right hand.
McCrae misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Lang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae misses with a wild combination.
Lang lands a body shot.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Lang jabs McCrae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang dips to his left and cracks McCrae with an uppercut!
A jab from Lang does it's job there.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCrae avoids it.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCrae there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCrae throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
McCrae throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang blocks a jab.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
McCrae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lang misses with a right hand
and McCrae counters with a straight right hand.
Lang dips to his left and cracks McCrae with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Lang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCrae misses with a jab to the body
and Lang counters with a good low kick that McCrae was not able to check.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Donk. McCrae catches Lang right on the button with a cross.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Lang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCrae misses with a hook to the body
and Lang counters with a three punch combo that has McCrae backing up. McCrae nods at Lang to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lang moves into the clinch.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCrae is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang working aggressively here.
McCrae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCrae is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCrae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCrae stalling against the cage.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as McCrae controls the action.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Lang.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae.
Lang is looking to control McCrae's arms but McCrae gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lang has his back to the cage.
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McCrae on the inside.
Lang working aggressively here.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCrae's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for McCrae.
McCrae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCrae taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on McCrae's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McCrae.
McCrae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang stuns McCrae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae misses with a body punch
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCrae lands with a good body shot.
McCrae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick lands for Lang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCrae wants to break free but Lang has control.
Lang leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Lang.
McCrae is trying to stall.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCrae lands a left hand.
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang had his way with Gus McCrae in that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from McCrae misses.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
Lang moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang swings for the body but McCrae moves out of range.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. McCrae moves away and avoids it.
McCrae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang misses with a looping right.
McCrae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrae misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Lang throws a body punch but McCrae moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCrae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCrae's head backwards.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Lang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Lang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCrae slips a jab from Lang.
McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae misses the jab.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Lang.
McCrae throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae throws a front kick aimed at Lang's knee but Lang avoids it well.
Lang blocks a jab.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Lang tries to land a body kick
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCrae swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lang.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
And Lang counters with a quick kick to the body but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Lang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae misses with a jab to the body
and Lang counters with a left to the body.
Lang throws the kick towards the body but McCrae avoids it.
McCrae feints a counter leg kick.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCrae misses with a body punch
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCrae throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
Clubber Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.
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