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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 3028 p4p, 1666 weight class) and Rob Smith (ranked 403 p4p, 244 weight class). Jonny Picogram had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith pushes Picogram up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Picogram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Picogram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Picogram unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Picogram is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Picogram stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Picogram for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picogram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Picogram scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Picogram connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith wants to clinch.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Picogram throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picogram.
Smith instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Our sources have told us that Picogram has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Picogram stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Picogram, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Picogram prevents the takedown attempt.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Picogram lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Picogram stalling.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Picogram looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Picogram landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Picogram misses with some punches.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Picogram after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Picogram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Picogram lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Picogram.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
Picogram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of 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!
Nice elbow from Picogram.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Picogram as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Smith rushes Picogram and presses him up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Picogram prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Picogram has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Picogram working the head and body with strikes.
Picogram wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Picogram with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Well, if Picogram 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.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Picogram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Picogram wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Picogram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Picogram 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.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Picogram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Picogram is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Picogram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Picogram lands a body shot.
Smith closes the distance but Picogram moves to the side
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Picogram moves into the clinch.
Picogram lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Picogram misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith clinches.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Picogram has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Picogram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has picked Picogram up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Picogram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Picogram struggling to keep hold of the position.
Picogram lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smith.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith tries to break free.
Picogram missing with punches from the back.
Smith can't escape the position.
Picogram misses with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram controls the action.
Picogram tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Picogram wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Picogram's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Picogram is trying to keep Smith in close.
Picogram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Picogram has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Jonny Picogram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking to advance position but Picogram has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Picogram throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Picogram loaded up on that one.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Picogram controlling the position easily from mount.
Picogram misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram working Smith over with strikes here.
Picogram sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Picogram avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Picogram misses with a head shot.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram landing strikes, looking to finish!
Picogram tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picogram has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bean Bryant (ranked 3479 p4p, 3415 weight class) and Doyle Brunson (ranked 456 p4p, 445 weight class). Bean Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Bryant counters with a quick kick to the body but Brunson blocks it.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson blocks a head kick by Bryant .
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryant is defended easily by Brunson.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Brunson pushes him off.
Brunson scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Brunson to the floor! Bryant dives in looking for the finish!
 Brunson is rocked!
It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant .
Brunson is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant wants to pass to mount but Brunson is defending the position.
Bryant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bryant is working for a kimura but Brunson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brunson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant .
Bryant lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Brunson quite badly. Brunson pulls Bryant in close trying to recover. Bryant postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Brunson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Brunson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bean Bryant !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 2359 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 325 p4p, 298 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska needs to keep his hands up - Smash Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Smash Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smash Machine lunges at Niska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niska's hand.
Niska feints and then cracks Smash Machine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smash Machine down.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Niska circles away.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niska.
Nice jab there from Smash Machine.
Niska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smash Machine.
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.
Niska misses with a low kick.
Niska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smash Machine counters with a body kick.
Good work by Smash Machine as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smash Machine instigates a clinch.
Niska controlling the action here for a moment.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Niska is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Machine working Niska over with knees to the body.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Niska.
Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Niska can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Smash Machine lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska is looking for a takedown.
Niska has been working on his balance at Sparks gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine is pressed up against the cage. Niska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smash Machine down to the mat. Smash Machine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smash Machine scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smash Machine.
Niska throws a low kick but Smash Machine avoids it.
Smash Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Smash Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Niska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Niska is trying to get back to half guard.
Niska prevents Smash Machine from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries to buck Smash Machine off but Smash Machine is having none of it.
Smash Machine with the ground and pound but Niska regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Niska kicks off Smash Machine and gets to his feet.
Niska throws a leg kick but Smash Machine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smash Machine but Smash Machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niska pinned against the cage. Niska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Niska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smash Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Niska keeps moving.
Smash Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smash Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smash Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Niska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash Machine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Niska has picked Smash Machine up and slammed him! Smash Machine can't keep hold of the triangle and Niska manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska's cut.
That's time! Niska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smash Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niska defends well and Smash Machine ends up having to push Niska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a wild combination.
Smash Machine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Smash Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska drops his hands momentarily and Smash Machine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Niska swings for the body but Smash Machine moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Niska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Niska shoots in for a takedown but Smash Machine shows good takedown defense.
Niska shoots for a takedown but Smash Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska sizes up Smash Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Niska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Niska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smash Machine throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown but Niska sprawls well.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Decent striking displayed by Smash Machine there.
Niska listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Niska digs a good body shot into Smash Machine's ribs.
Niska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smash Machine slips under a jab from Niska.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niska moves into the clinch.
Smash Machine scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska blocks a body shot from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Niska blocks it.
Smash Machine lands an uppercut.
Niska slows down the pace here.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Smash Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
Smash Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niska tries to score a body lock takedown but Smash Machine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Niska blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine jumps guard.
Niska advances position into side control!
Smash Machine can't do much from the bottom here.
Smash Machine is being controlled here.
Smash Machine is looking for a sweep.
Niska wants to control but Smash Machine is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine can't do much from the bottom here.
Niska is looking to take a break and control but Smash Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niska working away.
Niska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smash Machine keeps working.
Niska content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clinch King Smash Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smash Machine is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smash Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Niska avoids it really well and circles away.
Niska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smash Machine.
Niska moves out of range of the strikes.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska throws a head kick that misses.
Smash Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niska is looking for a counter combo.
A jab lands there for Smash Machine.
Niska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smash Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Niska sprawls well initially but Smash Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smash Machine stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niska manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Niska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niska keeping full guard, as Smash Machine tries to pass.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Niska keeps moving.
Niska working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niska throws a shot from downtown. Smash Machine moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Niska is fending him off so far but Smash Machine persists. Nope, Niska circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Niska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niska smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska throws a head kick that half lands.
Niska stuffs the takedown.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Smash Machine feints a jab promting Niska to slip. Smash Machine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Niska slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smash Machine stuffs the takedown.
Smash Machine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Smash Machine misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smash Machine is defended easily by Niska.
Clinch King Smash Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niska leaves Smash Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niska wants it to stay on the feet.
Niska walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska throws a leg kick but Smash Machine checks it.
Smash Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niska keeps the fight on the outside.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska lands the left hand.
Smash Machine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smash Machine.
Niska appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smash Machine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smash Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smash Machine throws an off balance right hand
and Niska counters with a two punch combo.
Niska throws a right hand that misses
and Smash Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smash Machine 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Rossiter (ranked 2456 p4p, 2415 weight class) and Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 322 p4p, 313 weight class). Brovarnik has chosen Colours - DJ Mind X as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Brovarnik.
Rossiter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik scores with a head kick. Rossiter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kai Rossiter has been cut.
Rossiter staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Rossiter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brovarnik scores with a nice right hand.
Brovarnik moves out of range as Rossiter strikes.
Brovarnik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brovarnik tries to clinch
and Rossiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Brovarnik as he checks the leg kick.
Brovarnik forces Rossiter back against the cage and clinches.
Brovarnik stalling.
Our sources have told us that Rossiter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rossiter working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brovarnik throws an elbow but misses.
Rossiter avoiding damage as Brovarnik throws knees to the body.
Brovarnik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossiter is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brovarnik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rossiter to keep the fight standing.
We've been informed that Brovarnik 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.
Brovarnik lands a good knee to the midsection. Rossiter won't want to take too many of those.
Rossiter avoids a wild elbow strike from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brovarnik lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brovarnik avoids it.
Brovarnik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brovarnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brovarnik takes an elbow to the temple.
Rossiter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brovarnik avoids it.
Brovarnik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brovarnik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brovarnik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rossiter blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter throws an elbow that misses.
Brovarnik taking a breather.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossiter is working Brovarnik over against the cage.
Brovarnik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rossiter's face.
Rossiter lands a shoulder strike.
Brovarnik jumps guard but Rossiter stands there with Brovarnik around his waist. Brovarnik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brovarnik tries to land a knee to the head but Rossiter blocks with his arms.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brovarnik tries to stall but Rossiter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rossiter misses with a knee to the head.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brovarnik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rossiter blocks it with crossed arms.
Brovarnik avoids the elbow strike from Rossiter, against the cage.
Brovarnik pushes off an throws an elbow but Rossiter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brovarnik blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rossiter managing to block the knees to the body from Brovarnik.
Rossiter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rossiter blocks an elbow strike.
Brovarnik avoiding damage as Rossiter throws knees to the body.
Rossiter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brovarnik blocks an elbow strike.
Rossiter lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brovarnik throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brovarnik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rossiter's brow.
Nice elbow from Rossiter.
Rossiter avoiding damage as Brovarnik throws knees to the body.
Brovarnik trying to land knees to the body.
Rossiter blocks an elbow strike.
Brovarnik blocks the elbow strike.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brovarnik.
Brovarnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brovarnik.
Rossiter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brovarnik lands an elbow that stopped Rossiter in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brovarnik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brovarnik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter.
Brovarnik tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossiter avoids the damage to the body.
Brovarnik tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossiter avoids the damage to the body.
Rossiter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brovarnik backwards.
Brovarnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossiter working aggressively here.
Brovarnik throws an elbow that misses.
Brovarnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brovarnik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
Rossiter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Brovarnik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossiter.
Brovarnik throws the left hand but Rossiter avoids the punch easily.
Brovarnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Brovarnik swings widly with a right hand
and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Rossiter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rossiter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brovarnik throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rossiter counter with a right hand.
Rossiter connects with the punch.
Rossiter tries to work over Brovarnik's front leg with a kick but Brovarnik checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brovarnik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brovarnik misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brovarnik.
A low kick from Brovarnik is predictable there
and Rossiter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Brovarnik misses
and Rossiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossiter throws out a powerful jab.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brovarnik dodges the punch combination from Rossiter.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brovarnik throws a nice looking combination but Rossiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rossiter works Brovarnik's body with a nice hook.
Brovarnik throws a sloppy head kick and Rossiter moves out of range easily.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter backing away here, and Brovarnik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brovarnik tried to score with a low kick but Rossiter checks it.
Brovarnik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Brovarnik misses
and Rossiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rossiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik throws a looping overhand right but Rossiter ducks down to avoid it.
Rossiter punishes Brovarnik's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossiter avoids the head kick by Brovarnik.
Brovarnik misses with a leg kick
and Rossiter counters with a right hand to the body.
Brovarnik is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Brovarnik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brovarnik thows a leg kick but Rossiter checks it
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossiter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brovarnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brovarnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brovarnik is rocked!
Brovarnik moves in looking to clinch but Rossiter pushes him off.
Brovarnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossiter finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brovarnik misses with a double jab
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Brovarnik.
Rossiter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovarnik can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossiter. Brovarnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai Rossiter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brovarnik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossiter.
Brovarnik seems to have recovered his senses.
Brovarnik closes the distance but Rossiter moves to the side
and Rossiter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brovarnik thinking.
Brovarnik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brovarnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rossiter misses.
Rossiter moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossiter keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossiter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossiter lands a jab to the nose.
Rossiter throws a hook but Brovarnik blocks it.
It seemed like Brovarnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brovarnik slips a straight right by Rossiter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brovarnik counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rossiter clobbers Brovarnik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brovarnik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rossiter, pushing him back against the cage.
Brovarnik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brovarnik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter.
A short left from Rossiter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Rossiter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brovarnik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brovarnik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brovarnik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rossiter misses with an elbow over the top.
Brovarnik pulls guard effortlessly.
Rossiter wants to control from the top but Brovarnik keeps moving.
Rossiter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rossiter is posturing up here but Brovarnik has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rossiter tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rossiter has to tap! Slick submission there by Brovarnik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Brovarnik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1035 p4p, 1090 weight class) and The Royal Savage (ranked 146 p4p, 159 weight class). Shima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima works the jab nicely.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savage.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Shima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with the head strike.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima is looking for a takedown.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Shima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Shima has Savage pressed against the cage.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to stall but Savage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage misses with some punches.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima is working for takedown but Savage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
Shima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Shima wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage misses with the head strike.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shima stalks Savage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savage's face. Savage staggers backwards, shaken.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage digs a good hook to Shima's body.
Savage with a nice cross.
Shima tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage misses with an uppercut
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Shima blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Nice body punch from Shima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima breaks from the clinch.
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shima tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima manages to break the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a lovely overhand right.
Shima throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Shima's shoulder, as Shima tries to avoid the shot.
Savage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Shima moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Shima is rocked!
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Shima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
Shima digs a good hook to Savage's body.
Shima pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shima.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands an uppercut.
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 Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shima moves away from the strike by Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Savage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savage.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a right hand.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
Shima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Royal Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savage stops a takedown attempt from Shima.
Savage letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage working aggressively here.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima taking a breather.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimas head.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Royal Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dean (ranked 1044 p4p, 1379 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 145 p4p, 194 weight class). Broomsdale has chosen Masta as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws out a loose jab but Broomsdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dean takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broomsdales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Broomsdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broomsdale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dean tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Broomsdale is in Dean's guard.
Broomsdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broomsdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broomsdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Broomsdale from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dean throws the left hand but Broomsdale avoids the punch easily.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Broomsdale's head but Broomsdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean throws a body punch but Broomsdale moves out of range.
Broomsdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Broomsdale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Dean as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean catches Broomsdale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Dean does it's job there.
Broomsdale is rocked!
Dean cracks Broomsdale with a left hook right on the temple and Broomsdale goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dean lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Broomsdale is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Dean!
Brian Dean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ezekiel Broomsdale was interviewed post fight and said 'It's just gut wrenching man, I let everyone down. I'll be back better than ever soon enough though. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 714 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 106 p4p, 156 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Zurauskas.
A punch lands to the side of Salajudin Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zurauskas lands a body shot.
Zurauskas moves away from the strike by Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas 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.
Zurauskas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zurauskas misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii throwing a counter right hand but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii lands with a good body shot.
Zurauskas throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas cracks Salajudin Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii misses with a looping left.
Zurauskas throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zurauskas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salajudin Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Zurauskas sizes up Salajudin Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Zurauskas - just one landing.
Salajudin Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salajudin Ii throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it.
Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salajudin Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salajudin Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zurauskas defending well as Salajudin Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salajudin Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Salajudin Ii misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.
Salajudin Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zurauskas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Salajudin Ii coming out on top.
Zurauskas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook but Zurauskas avoids it easily.
Zurauskas loads up on a big right hand but Salajudin Ii slips the punch.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a left to the body.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zurauskas's hands.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zurauskas is rocked!
Salajudin Ii sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Zurauskas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Zurauskas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
An out of breath Super Salajudin Ii 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 309 p4p, 549 weight class) and Frederick Zwirn (ranked 50 p4p, 86 weight class). Stepanovich's entrance music is Swallowing Dust. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frederick Zwirn enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Zwirn blocks it.
Zwirn moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zwirn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zwirn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zwirn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zwirn throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zwirn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Zwirn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zwirn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zwirn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zwirn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zwirn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Zwirn.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zwirn.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Zwirn rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zwirn is defending well.
Zwirn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stepanovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stepanovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stepanovich has clasped his hands together around Zwirn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Stepanovich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zwirn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stepanovich throws a strike aimed at the side of Zwirn's head but Zwirn avoids it well.
Stepanovich is looking to take a break and control but Zwirn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zwirn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zwirn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stepanovich dominating with strikes here.
Stepanovich unloads with some shots from mount but Zwirn bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zwirn because Stepanovich loaded up on that one.
Stepanovich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stepanovich thowing shots but they're missing.
Stepanovich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zwirn is squirming around, avoiding Stepanovich's attempts to control the action.
Zwirn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stepanovich tries to control but Zwirn wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stepanovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stepanovich thowing shots but they're missing.
Stepanovich trying to control but Zwirn is having none of it.
Zwirn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn is in a horrible position here. Stepanovich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stepanovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stepanovich defending well as Zwirn loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Zwirn avoids the punch easily.
Zwirn misses with a straight right.
Zwirn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zwirn tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Zwirn wants to clinch but Stepanovich slips to the side
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zwirn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zwirn closes the distance and clinches.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn misses with the head strike.
Zwirn swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stepanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Zwirn controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Stepanovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Stepanovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stepanovich shoots in but Zwirn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Zwirn misses the target.
Stepanovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Zwirn sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zwirn throws a sloppy body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zwirn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It looks like Stepanovich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Zwirn tries to clinch up
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zwirn moves into the clinch successfully.
Stepanovich wants the takedown. Zwirn is fighting it off but Stepanovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zwirn's guard against the cage.
Stepanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olenev Stepanovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepanovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich is looking to advance position but Zwirn won't allow it.
Zwirn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stepanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanovich thows a huge punch but Zwirn dodges it nicely.
Stepanovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stepanovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwirn's head.
Stepanovich thows a huge punch but Zwirn dodges it nicely.
Stepanovich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zwirn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich wants to free his trapped foot but Zwirn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stepanovich working the head and body with strikes.
Stepanovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Zwirn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stepanovich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zwirn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stepanovich controlling the pace.
Stepanovich is looking to stall here but Zwirn recovers full guard.
Stepanovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zwirn tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Zwirn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zwirn throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanovich is looking to score with low kicks.
Zwirn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Zwirn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Zwirn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zwirn can do to turn this around?
Zwirn instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Zwirn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zwirn tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich defending well as Zwirn loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zwirn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zwirn checks a low kick from Stepanovich.
Zwirn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stepanovich tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zwirn misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Zwirn keeps him there for the moment.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Zwirn throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zwirn connects with the punch.
Zwirn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich cracks Zwirn with a good jab.
Zwirn tries to clinch up.
Stepanovich works Zwirn's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zwirn throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zwirn clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Zwirn lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zwirn.
Zwirn misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Zwirn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zwirn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zwirn.
A head punch on the inside from Zwirn fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zwirn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stepanovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
A body shot lands from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frederick Zwirn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frederick Zwirn.
I think Stepanovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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