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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd McPherson (ranked 2717 p4p, 2845 weight class) and John Okafor (ranked 308 p4p, 316 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 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor is looking to chop away at McPherson's legs.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses
and McPherson counters with a single leg into guard. Okafor didn't expect that.
Okafor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McPherson dives into side control.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okafor is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from McPherson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McPherson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Okafor dodges the ground and pound from McPherson.
Okafor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPherson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McPherson seems to be looking for submissions.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Okafor moves into full guard.
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPherson throwing strikes from guard but Okafor blocks nicely.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPherson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor has momentary wrist control but McPherson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson lands a couple of elbows.
McPherson drops back looking for a leg! Okafor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okafor manages to kick McPherson off! McPherson jumps back into Okafor's guard.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPherson is not content to let Okafor control the position.
Okafor not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy.
Okafor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okafor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McPherson is staying active underneath Okafor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okafor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow McPherson down.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McPherson on the side of the head.
McPherson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPherson.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPherson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPherson.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
McPherson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McPherson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked
and McPherson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okafor!
Okafor gets back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okafor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okafor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPherson.
Okafor pushes McPherson off and gets back to his feet.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by McPherson.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McPherson checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
McPherson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor throws a wild body kick that McPherson sees coming a mile off.
Okafor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McPherson rather than just go for the knockout.
Okafor is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPherson moves away.
McPherson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor.
Okafor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPherson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
McPherson avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and McPherson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McPherson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okafor is looking for a triangle but McPherson pushes his legs off easily.
McPherson passes Okafor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McPherson is nestled in close to Okafor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okafor is looking to stand up but McPherson isn't so interested in that idea.
Okafor is pulling down on McPherson's head. It's preventing any offense from McPherson, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson postures up and lands a big shot to Okafor's brow.
McPherson throws a big right hand that misses.
Okafor controls McPherson momentarily but McPherson frees himself.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor has his foot on McPherson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPherson works his way back into a safe position though.
McPherson won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Okafor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson trying to control from the bottom.
McPherson tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
Okafor wants to pass to mount but McPherson is defending the position.
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okafor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McPherson looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away.
McPherson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okafor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Okafor stands up out of the half guard.
Okafor throws a body punch but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Okafor stuns McPherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
McPherson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor punishes McPherson's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McPherson's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but McPherson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses
and McPherson counters with a takedown into side control.
Okafor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
Okafor stuns McPherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Okafor.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.
Okafor throws a series of punches but McPherson avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McPherson avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
Okafor misses with a hook
and McPherson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okafor's guard.
Okafor trying to keep a closed guard but McPherson is proving a slippery customer.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
Okafor wriggles free and stands up.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor keeps McPherson at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McPherson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okafor!
Okafor thuds a left hand into McPherson's body.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPherson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor feints a jab promting McPherson to slip. Okafor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McPherson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McPherson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
McPherson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor cracks McPherson with an open hand slap.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
A very excited looking John Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Rose (ranked 1775 p4p, 3460 weight class) and Jay Steve (ranked 242 p4p, 436 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Steve!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steve throws a low kick, looking for Rose's leg but Rose calmly moves out of range.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
We've been informed that Steve 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.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Steve misses with the combination.
Rose connects with a crisp jab.
Rose connects with a crisp jab.
Rose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rose stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rose works Steve's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rose.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rose lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores with a leg kick.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Rose tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Steve is rocked!
Rose clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Steve right on the button. Steve goes down! Rose follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rose gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Rose!
Adrian Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bean Bryant (ranked 2790 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Juha Niska (ranked 406 p4p, 337 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 12 - 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 30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Niska, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant drives through and clinches with Niska against the cage.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Niska breaks from the clinch.
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niska lands a head kick!
 It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Niska at a distance.
Niska is looking to land body kicks.
Niska defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Niska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Bryant catches Niska right on the button with a cross.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant moves into the clinch successfully.
Niska scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Niska.
Niska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryant avoids it.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Niska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant .
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Niska has Bryant pushed against the cage.
Niska has Bryant pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Niska avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
Niska just leaning against Bryant , taking a breather.
Niska is pushing Bryant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Niska.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niska throws a head punch that misses.
Niska throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bryant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Bryant 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Niska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niska gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant is looking to pass into half guard but Niska pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Niska is in guard.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niska manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niska can't keep his opponent in guard - Bryant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Niska manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Bryant 's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bean Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niska flicks out a counter leg kick but Bryant steps away.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Niska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niska clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bryant tries to land a body kick
and Niska counters with a good low kick that Bryant was not able to check.
Bryant throws a lazy head kick
and Niska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Niska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
and Niska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska misses with a few strikes there.
Niska lands with a shot to the body.
Niska tests Bryant 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean Bryant 's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant walks into a stiff left hand from Niska.
A head kick misses from Niska.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niska tries to clinch up.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Niska has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
Bryant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Niska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Niska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Bryant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Niska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Niska lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Niska is struggling to control the position.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska blocking some punches.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Bean Bryant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska digs a right hand into Bryant 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant 's gas tank.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Niska managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Niska holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Niska breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Niska.
Bryant scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant backing away here, and Niska unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Niska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bryant 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.
Niska has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bryant has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Niska tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bryant obliges.
Niska breaks the clinch.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niska has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska is stalling here.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Niska pushes Bryant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Bryant 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick
and Niska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryant with a poor takedown
and Niska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryant thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska gets a clinch.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niska scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Niska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bryant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working a defensive guard but Niska passes into half guard.
Niska stalling.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Bryant moves into full guard.
Bryant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Niska puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Niska controlling the action here.
Bryant is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Niska jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is looking for a sweep.
Niska is staying tight to Bryant 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bryant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niska wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant seems a little lost for a moment, as Niska dominates the positioning.
Bryant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Niska prevents Bryant from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niska trying to pass the guard but Bryant defending well.
Niska passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying desperately to improve position.
Niska controlling from the full mount.
Niska wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.
Bryant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niska unloading with bombs!
Bryant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niska 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Bakar (ranked 1608 p4p, 2678 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 212 p4p, 343 weight class). Sadaval has chosen Prohibido Olvidar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
195
9 - 3 - 0 |
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197
6 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Bakar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval wants to clinch.
Bakar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sadaval 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.
Sadaval keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakar's head.
Sadaval showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval being controlled here momentarily.
Sadaval stands and throws Bakar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bakar is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bakar wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
Bakar trying to remain calm as Sadaval controls from the top position.
Sadaval creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bakar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bakar tries to bench press Sadaval off him but Sadaval keeps the position.
Bakar is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Bakar tries to bench press Sadaval off him but Sadaval keeps the position.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Sadaval grinds an elbow into Bakar's temple.
Sadaval scores with punches from side control.
Bakar is looking for a sweep.
Sadaval working the body and head with strikes.
Bakar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval is chipping away with strikes.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bakar can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.
Bakar wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bakar tries to buck Sadaval off but Sadaval is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval is putting a hurting on Bakar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bakar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadaval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadaval working away.
Sadaval just content to control the position.
Sadaval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bakar some visible discomfort.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bakar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bakar is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Bakar is being controlled here.
Sadaval landing strikes.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Sadaval controlling the position.
Bakar is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Sadaval scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bakar is trying to control Sadaval's posture but Sadaval avoids it.
Bakar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bakar misses with a straight left.
Bakar misses with an uppercut
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakar as he jumps to the side.
Bakar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval checks a low kick from Bakar.
Bakar throws a chopping leg kick but Sadaval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Bakar.
Bakar tests Sadaval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Sadaval bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sadaval cracks Bakar with a big elbow.
Sadaval working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bakar is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Sadaval scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bakar to see if he's OK.
Bakar is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Bakar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bakar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sadaval on the ground.
Bakar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sadaval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Bakar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sadaval happy to just control the position for now.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval cracks Bakar with a big right hand but Bakar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bakar can't do much from the bottom here.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Sadaval takes a little break here. Bakar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bakar is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadaval tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bakar's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Bakar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakar keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Bakar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Bakar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Sadaval gets to mount! Bakar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sadaval sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sadaval lands a big shot there that rocks Bakar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval with the ground and pound from mount.
Sadaval unloading with bombs!
Bakar tries to reverse the position but Sadaval maintains control.
Bakar is squirming around, avoiding Sadaval's attempts to control the action.
Sadaval with shots to the head and body - Bakar looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval is landing with some decent strikes but Bakar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 Bakar is rocked!
Sadaval avoids the attempt from Bakar to control.
Oh Bakar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadaval trying to control but Bakar is having none of it.
Bakar seems to have got his legs back now.
Bakar is trying to escape the mount.
Sadaval with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Bakar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bakar throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadaval.
Sadaval moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sadaval landing a few strikes.
Sadaval taking a breather here.
Bakar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakar tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval wants to control but Bakar is keeping him busy.
Sadaval works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bakar is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sadaval controls the position.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Bakar is trying to improve his position.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Sadaval is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bakar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bakar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bakar is looking to reverse the position.
Bakar struggling a bit here.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd goes nuts as Sadaval knocks Bakar out cold with a massive hammerfist! Sadaval Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Eagle (ranked 901 p4p, 868 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 117 p4p, 111 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eagle.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Eagle. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a right hand that Eagle ducks under and follows up with a left that Eagle also avoids with ease.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Eagle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Eagle slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Eagle.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooh!!! Eagle has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! Eagle steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Anderson is rocked!
 It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Eagle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eagle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle gets a clinch.
Eagle lands with a right to the head.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Eagle.
Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eagle slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eagle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eagle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Eagle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eagle connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Eagle.
Eagle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eagle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle misses with a series of wild punches.
Eagle lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eagle stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Eagle. Beautiful body shot.
Eagle lands with an overhand left.
Eagle pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson jumps guard but Eagle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eagle after a bit of a struggle.
David Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eagle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
Eagle is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Eagle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Eagle.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eagle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Oooooh!!! Eagle has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! Eagle steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eagle swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
David Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Eagle lands a left hand.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Eagle.
Eagle lands a body punch.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eagle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Eagle.
Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Eagle digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson jumps guard but Eagle stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Eagle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson'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.
Anderson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Eagle points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Anderson wakes up just in time to hear Eagle thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Eagle!
A very excited looking David Eagle 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 Obama Filth (ranked 1243 p4p, 519 weight class) and Raja Khanna (ranked 178 p4p, 70 weight class). Filth comes into the arena with Beat the Bastards blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Obama Filth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filth misses with a body shot.
Filth clinches up against the cage.
Khanna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khanna jumps guard but Filth stands there with Khanna around his waist. Khanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Filth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Filth avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Filth just leaning against Khanna, taking a breather.
Filth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna tries a body shot but Filth blocks it.
Khanna is working Filth over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Filth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Filth blocks an uppercut.
Khanna lands an uppercut.
Khanna cracks Filth with a nice body shot.
Khanna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Khanna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Filth walks away with a smile on his face. Khanna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obama Filth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raja Khanna.
Khanna clinches up against the cage.
Khanna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Filth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khanna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Filth just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanna.
Filth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Filth won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Khanna.
Khanna tries to work over Filth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Filth to keep the fight standing.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Filth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Filth.
Filth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khanna jumps guard but Filth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khanna gets control of Filth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khanna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khanna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Filth escapes and throws Khanna's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Filth trying to control the action but Khanna is working from the bottom.
Filth just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna is trying to improve his position.
Filth stands up.
Khanna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filth misses with the head strike.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Filth blocks an uppercut.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filth swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filth backwards.
Khanna working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Filth fails to land.
Khanna jumps guard but Filth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Filth to keep the fight standing.
Khanna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filth struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanna controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Filth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filth lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filth.
Filth taking a breather.
Khanna takes a shot to the head.
Khanna jumps guard but Filth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Filth wants to break free but Khanna has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
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.
Khanna throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Filth tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away.
Filth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike.
Filth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filth breaks the clinch.
Khanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filth if he has to take too many more of those.
Obama Filth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna clobbers Filth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filth if he has to take too many more of those.
Khanna thuds a left hand into Filth's body.
Khanna has managed to clinch.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth moves in looking to clinch but Khanna pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Khanna lands a jab to the nose.
Khanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Filth slips a straight right by Khanna.
Filth misses with a head kick.
Khanna misses with a low kick.
Khanna throws a wild body kick that Filth sees coming a mile off.
Filth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filth wants to clinch.
Khanna thinks about the counter body kick.
Filth needs to keep his hands up - Khanna had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth throws a body punch but Khanna moves out of range.
Filth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khanna throws a counter combo.
Khanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khanna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
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!
Filth lands with a cross.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna jabs Filth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khanna swings widly with a right hand
and Filth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khanna throws a hook but Filth blocks it.
Khanna walks into a jab.
Filth tries to clinch but Khanna is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filth. Filth obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanna misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Filth misses the target.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Khanna. That snapped Filth's head back.
Khanna slips under a jab from Filth.
Filth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khanna has managed to clinch.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Filth holds him up against the cage and eventually Khanna drops back down to his feet.
Khanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khanna scores with a shoulder strike.
Filth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Filth.
Filth blocking some punches.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Obama Filth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raja Khanna.
Filth stalling.
Khanna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna blocks an uppercut.
Filth has a couple of punches blocked by Khanna.
Filth breaks the clinch.
Khanna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filth misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khanna! But no joy.
Raja Khanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filth with a nice calf kick.
Khanna avoids the head kick by Filth.
Khanna counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raja Khanna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Filth. That snapped Khanna's head back.
Khanna lands a jab.
Khanna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filth keeps the fight on the outside.
Khanna missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filth is looking to clinch but Khanna is avoiding it.
Khanna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khanna scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khanna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khanna misses with a low kick as Filth jumps back.
Filth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khanna just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna with a jab.
Filth closes the distance but Khanna moves to the side
and Khanna counters with a one-two to the body.
Khanna fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Filth.
Filth misses the body punch
and Khanna counters with a one-two to the body.
Filth moves to clinch but Khanna breaks away
and Khanna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Filth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khanna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth moves out of range as Khanna throws a body kick.
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!
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khanna dips to his left and cracks Filth with an uppercut!
Filth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Khanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna gets tackled into the cage by Filth. Filth maintains the clinch.
Khanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filth.
Filth tries to stall but Khanna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanna lands a nice shot to the body.
Khanna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filth is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna lands a left hand.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Filth tries to circle away but Khanna has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Khanna tries to work over Filth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanna takes a shot to the head.
Filth lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Filth lands with a left to the head.
Obama Filth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filth tries to throw a body punch but Khanna avoids it by throwing Filth back against the cage.
Filth just leaning against Khanna, taking a breather.
Filth prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Filth to keep the fight standing.
Filth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna digs a right hand into Filth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filth's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filth.
Filth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Filth holds him up against the cage and eventually Khanna drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanna as Filth tries to tie him up.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filth slowing the pace effectively.
Filth controlling the action here for a moment.
Filth gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Filth swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Filth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filth trying to control the position but instead, Khanna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filth into the cage.
Khanna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khanna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 315 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Kevin Faulk (ranked 44 p4p, 168 weight class). Payton comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina - Yeah. Walter Payton 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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Faulk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton with a nice cross.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faulk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payton cracks Faulk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Faulk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Faulk throws a hook but Payton avoids it easily.
Payton throws a hook but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk is looking to clinch.
Faulk tries a head kick but it misses.
Payton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Faulk sprawling to the canvas! Faulk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Payton finish him?!
Faulk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Payton delivers a spinning backfist that drops Faulk like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Walter Payton!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus McCrae (ranked 728 p4p, 452 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 100 p4p, 63 weight class). Gus McCrae has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang walks into a straight right hand from McCrae.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCrae pushes Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrae landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lang lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae stalls.
Lang slows down the pace here.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae.
The referee calls for Lang to work.
Lang trying to control the position but instead, McCrae has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lang into the cage.
Lang taking a breather.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Lang.
McCrae tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang misses with a body punch.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but McCrae gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae cracks Lang with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lang scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McCrae.
Lang takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but McCrae gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCrae seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lang can turn it around.
Lang tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCrae tries a knee to the head but Lang blocks it.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang lands a body shot.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang is working McCrae over against the cage.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lang misses with a body punch.
McCrae tries to stall but Lang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCrae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
McCrae misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from McCrae.
Lang is pushing McCrae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
McCrae throws a head punch that misses.
Lang lands a left hand.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Our sources have told us that McCrae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang controlling the action here for a moment.
Lang breaks the clinch.
McCrae tries to clinch up.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrae as he connects with a hook.
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 Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCrae moves into the clinch.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrae's elbow.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Lang stalls.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang trying to stall but McCrae improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from McCrae fails to land.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing McCrae back against the cage.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lang.
Lang leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae blocks a body shot from Lang.
McCrae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCrae being controlled against the cage.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang pushes McCrae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
McCrae tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
McCrae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
McCrae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
McCrae struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Still in the clinch, McCrae scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCrae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCrae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clubber Lang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
McCrae misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae takes a shot to the head.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCrae swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
A body shot lands from Lang.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCrae trying to land knees to the body.
Lang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCrae up against the cage.
Lang tries a body shot but McCrae blocks it.
Lang blocking some punches.
McCrae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae is trying to stall.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCrae is keeping busy.
McCrae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCrae.
Lang gets a clinch.
McCrae avoiding damage.
Lang cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang slowing the pace effectively.
McCrae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCrae tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lang is leaning against McCrae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCrae misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
McCrae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McCrae.
Lang is struggling to control the position.
McCrae lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
McCrae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae blocking some punches.
McCrae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
McCrae lands an uppercut.
Lang'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.
Lang lands a body shot.
McCrae is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
McCrae leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lang prevents a body shot from McCrae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrae.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang works on McCrae's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCrae misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCrae lands with a left to the head.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCrae trying to land knees to the body.
Lang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCrae up against the cage.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Lang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Lang.
McCrae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang is working McCrae over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
McCrae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lang 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gus McCrae was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 228 p4p, 401 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 32 p4p, 52 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by O Brien.
O Brien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Brien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Brien wants to slow Silver down by chopping away at his legs.
Terry Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Silver lands with a right hand.
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
O Brien tries to move into range but Silver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silver connects with the punch.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
O Brien tried to counter with a leg kick but Silver avoided it.
Silver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silver walks into a stiff left hand from O Brien.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver unleashes a big counter combination but O Brien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Silver's ribs.
O Brien scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silver checks a leg kick.
Silver appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien slips a straight right by Silver.
Silver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver 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.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
A counter left hand to the body from O Brien misses its target.
Silver misses with a looping left.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silver misses with an uppercut
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Terry Silver has been cut.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver dodges the punch combination from O Brien.
O Brien lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Silver tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from O Brien misses.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silver wants to counter with a clinch but O Brien pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Silver'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.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Brien. O Brien obviously looking to wear him down.
O Brien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silver's head backwards.
Silver connects with a nice looking jab.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver dips to his left and cracks O Brien with an uppercut!
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Silver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Silver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
Silver throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver scores with a punch to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Silver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Brien has got the better of the exchanges.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
O Brien throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
O Brien connects with the punch.
O Brien throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
O Brien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Silver misses
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot.
O Brien thuds his right hand into Silver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver misses with a straight left.
O Brien connects with the punch.
O Brien throws a monster overhand right that drops Silver! O Brien follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus O Brien!
Seamus O Brien tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 226 p4p, 521 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 36 p4p, 70 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaafjord might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Super Salajudin Ii acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii throws out a loose jab but Kaafjord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii sizes up Kaafjord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaafjord's hands.
Kaafjord throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Salajudin Ii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaafjord counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salajudin Ii looks winded!
Kaafjord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaafjord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaafjord tries to throw a body punch but Salajudin Ii avoids it by throwing Kaafjord back against the cage.
Salajudin Ii wants to break free but Kaafjord has control.
Kaafjord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaafjord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaafjord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been hearing reports that Kaafjord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii drops his hands momentarily and Kaafjord takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaafjord fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Salajudin Ii to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Salajudin Ii looks to clinch but Kaafjord throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Salajudin Ii taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Tungsten Kaafjord thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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