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Smash for the Belt round 2 WW PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Tsvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Braveheart. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Tsvetkov! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Tsvetkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsvetkov throws a one two combo.
 It looks like William Wallace has been cut. No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt. Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tsvetkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsvetkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tsvetkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tsvetkov cracks Wallace with an open hand slap. Tsvetkov misses with a few strikes there.
Gattsu Tsvetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace swinging wildly here.
Tsvetkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetkov lands a left and a right that send Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Tsvetkov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tsvetkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsvetkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 Wallace is rocked! Tsvetkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it. Tsvetkov throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wallace moves to clinch but Tsvetkov breaks away and Tsvetkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallace thinking. Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Tsvetkov. Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wallace throws a right and a left that Tsvetkov avoids nicely. Gattsu Tsvetkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tsvetkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wallace drops his hands momentarily and Tsvetkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tsvetkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsvetkov connects with a looping right hand.
 William Wallace's cut is getting worse.
Tsvetkov lands a big uppercut and Wallace crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wallace looks OK. Tsvetkov waves Wallace back to his feet! Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tsvetkov stuffs the takedown. Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsvetkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wallace tries to clinch but Tsvetkov is having none of it. Wallace tries to clinch but Tsvetkov moves out of range. Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wallace seems to have got his legs back now. Wallace is breathing heavily. Tsvetkov lands a nice shot that snaps Wallace's head back.
Tsvetkov digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs. Tsvetkov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Wallace out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Tsvetkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keat Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Kerby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Kerby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keat Cullen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Kerby! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cullen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy. Kerby scores with a jab to the head.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Cullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cullen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kerby misses with a body shot.
Cullen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kerby is able to avoid easily. Kerby checks a leg kick. Cullen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cullen misses with an uppercut. Kerby saw that one coming. Cullen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kerby throws a jab when Cullen was well out of range. Kerby lands with a nice body punch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Cullen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kerby checks it well. Cullen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kerby counters with a nice uppercut. Cullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cullen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kerby ducks under a wild hook from Cullen. Kerby just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregory Kerby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kerby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen throws a low kick, looking for Kerby's leg but Kerby calmly moves out of range. Cullen throws the kick towards the body but Kerby avoids it. Cullen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerby jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it. Cullen walks into a straight right hand from Kerby. Kerby looks to land a left hand but Cullen moved out of range nicely. Jab by Kerby. This has been an exciting period of action! Cullen tries a low kick but Kerby avoids it. Cullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kerby avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kerby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerby throws a hook to the side of Cullen's head but Cullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A slow jab from Kerby misses its intended target. Cullen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kerby is out of range. Keat Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kerby looks to land a left hand but Cullen moved out of range nicely. Kerby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Cullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cullen moves away from the strike by Kerby. Cullen tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kerby blocks the leg kick.
Kerby misses with a head kick.
Kerby throws an overhand right that lands on Cullen's shoulder, as Cullen tries to avoid the shot. Cullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cullen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kerby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cullen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerby is fending him off so far but Cullen persists. Nope, Kerby circles away and we're back to standing. Nice body kick from Cullen. A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Kerby does a little dance to reset his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Cullen slips a jab and a cross from Kerby.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cullen. Kerby misses with a right hand and Cullen counters with a good low kick that Kerby was not able to check. Kerby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cullen throws a low kick but Kerby avoids it. Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerby was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen. Cullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerby. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cullen staying out of range there. Kerby lands with an overhand left. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kerby misses with a head kick.
Kerby misses with a looping left. Cullen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Kerby will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kerby loads up on a big right hand but Cullen slips the punch. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerby checks a leg kick. Kerby throws a hook but Cullen avoids it easily. Kerby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerby throws out a powerful jab. Cullen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kerby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cullen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerby swivels and escapes. Cullen slips under a jab from Kerby. Cullen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Kerby.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Kerby misses its intended target. Cullen takes a swing at Kerby's ribcage but misses. Kerby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cullen wants to land a leg kick but Kerby is out of range. Kerby throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cullen misses with a low kick. Cullen wants to land a leg kick but Kerby is out of range. Cullen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerby moves away. Kerby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kerby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kerby sizes up Cullen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kerby throws a sloppy head kick and Cullen moves out of range easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Cullen has a takedown stuffed. Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerby manages to avoid it. Cullen is looking to land body kicks. Kerby lands a jab-cross combination. Cullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kerby was covering up waiting for the punch and Cullen finishes the takedown easily into guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kerby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Cullen won't allow Kerby to sweep him here. Cullen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cullen throws a big right hand that misses. Cullen with a nice head shot there. Cullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kerby wants to sweep here but Cullen controlling him for the moment. Cullen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Cullen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cullen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kerby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cullen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Cullen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kerby's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cullen not landing any meaningful shots this time. 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! Cullen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keat Cullen dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kerby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kerby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cullen throws a body kick that misses. Cullen staying out of range there. Cullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cullen misses with a head kick.
Cullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerby. A telegraphed right hand from Kerby misses the target. Cullen looks to land a right hand but Kerby moved out of range. Cullen throws a series of punches but Kerby moves out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Cullen throws a leg kick that misses. Kerby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kerby blocks a head kick by Cullen.
Cullen is looking to wear down Kerby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cullen throws a low kick, looking for Kerby's leg but Kerby calmly moves out of range. Cullen is looking to score with low kicks. Nice shot lands for Kerby. A lazy left from Kerby finds it's target. Kerby avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt. Kerby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerby misses with a looping left. A nice combination there by Kerby.
Kerby 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. Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Kerby. A looping hook to the body misses from Kerby. Cullen does a little dance to reset his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kerby lands a glancing blow to the side of Cullen's head. A bone on bone clash there as Kerby blocks the leg kick.
Cullen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cullen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kerby just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerby throws a sloppy head kick and Cullen moves out of range easily. Cullen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerby as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keat Cullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kerby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerby did well to prevent Cullen getting side control. Cullen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cullen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Cullen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kerby defending well though. Kerby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cullen. Cullen throwing shots but Kerby is blocking nicely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Cullen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerby's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cullen connects with a nice short shot to Kerby's temple. Cullen throwing shots but Kerby is blocking nicely. Keat Cullen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kerby trying to control but Cullen postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerby can do anything to dispel that myth. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cullen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keat Cullen. I think Cullen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keat Cullen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Subdollah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Amir Subdollah has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amir Subdollah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Bergasmarchi! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergasmarchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Subdollah on his heels. He'll look to pass Subdollah's guard now, I'm sure. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bergasmarchi wants to pass the guard but Subdollah is keeping the position. Bergasmarchi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Subdollah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Subdollah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bergasmarchi controlling from the top position.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Subdollah slips a jab and a cross from Bergasmarchi.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bergasmarchi blocks the body kick.
Subdollah lands a leg kick that knocks Bergasmarchi off balance momentarily. Gabriel Bergasmarchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Subdollah throws the kick towards the body but Bergasmarchi avoids it. Subdollah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bergasmarchi throws out the jab. Amir Subdollah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergasmarchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Subdollah was covering up waiting for the punch and Bergasmarchi finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bergasmarchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Subdollah's guard. Subdollah is looking to improve his position.
Bergasmarchi wants to pass to mount but Subdollah is defending the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bergasmarchi is trying to control. Subdollah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bergasmarchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Subdollah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bergasmarchi. Subdollah is looking to improve his position.
Bergasmarchi misses with a head shot. Subdollah uses the momentum to regain guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Subdollah keeping full guard, as Bergasmarchi tries to pass. Bergasmarchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Subdollah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bergasmarchi postures up in Subdollah's guard and throws a big left but Subdollah blocks it. Bergasmarchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bergasmarchi looking to sit in guard and control but Subdollah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bergasmarchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Subdollah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Subdollah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Subdollah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bergasmarchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Bergasmarchi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Bergasmarchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bergasmarchi misses with a takedown attempt - Subdollah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Subdollah dodges the punch combination from Bergasmarchi.
A head kick from Subdollah lands but Bergasmarchi takes it in his stride. Bergasmarchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Subdollah. Subdollah obviously looking to wear him down.
Bergasmarchi throws a right hand that Subdollah ducks under and follows up with a left that Subdollah also avoids with ease. Subdollah tries to clinch up. Subdollah thows a body kick. Bergasmarchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bergasmarchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Subdollah is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bergasmarchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergasmarchi trying to work for an americana but Subdollah has managed to regain full guard.
Subdollah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Subdollah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Subdollah keeps moving. Subdollah is trying to control the position but Bergasmarchi postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bergasmarchi won't allow Subdollah to sweep him here. Bergasmarchi stays in close to Subdollah's body and controls the position.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Amir Subdollah just wasn't active enough. Bergasmarchi has a takedown stuffed. Bergasmarchi misses with a shot to the body and Subdollah counters with a head 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! Bergasmarchi shoots in but no luck this time. Amir Subdollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Bergasmarchi. Subdollah throws a chopping leg kick but Bergasmarchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bergasmarchi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Subdollah defends it nicely. Bergasmarchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subdollah swivels and escapes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Subdollah. That's going to slow Bergasmarchi down. Bergasmarchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subdollah. Subdollah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Subdollah throws a push kick but Bergasmarchi slaps the foot to one side. Bergasmarchi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Subdollah lands with a nice body kick. A punch combination from Bergasmarchi misses. Subdollah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bergasmarchi is breathing heavily. A telegraphed right hand from Bergasmarchi misses the target. Bergasmarchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Subdollah fails in his attempt to clinch. Subdollah is looking to land body kicks.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bergasmarchi takes a swing at Subdollah's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Bergasmarchi throws a series of punches but Subdollah moves out of range. Bergasmarchi looks for a takedown but Subdollah sprawls well. Bergasmarchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Subdollah counters with an inside leg kick. Bergasmarchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Subdollah scores with a hook. Bergasmarchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Subdollah lands a nice elbow. Bergasmarchi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Subdollah dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bergasmarchi misses the jab.
Subdollah clinches. Bergasmarchi has Subdollah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Subdollah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bergasmarchi tries to break free but Subdollah pushes him back against the cage. Subdollah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Subdollah pushes off an throws an elbow but Bergasmarchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Subdollah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Subdollah lands an elbow inside. Subdollah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergasmarchi.
Subdollah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Subdollah misses with a knee to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subdollah.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Subdollah lands a damaging elbow. A head punch on the inside from Subdollah fails to land. Subdollah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Subdollah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bergasmarchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Subdollah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Subdollah. No joy for Bergasmarchi on that attempt. Amir Subdollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Bergasmarchi. Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Subdollah sprawls well. Subdollah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergasmarchi gets slowly back to his feet. Bergasmarchi throws a nice looking combination but Subdollah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bergasmarchi throws a right and a left that both miss. Subdollah ducks under a wild hook from Bergasmarchi. Subdollah lands a leg kick that knocks Bergasmarchi off balance momentarily. Subdollah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. No luck for Bergasmarchi with that takedown attempt. Bergasmarchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bergasmarchi fails with a takedown attempt. Bergasmarchi fails with a takedown attempt. Subdollah connects with an inside leg kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bergasmarchi closes the distance and clinches up with Subdollah, looking for a takedown. Bergasmarchi pushes Subdollah against the cage but Subdollah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bergasmarchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown but Subdollah shows good takedown defense. Subdollah tries to clinch up but Bergasmarchi circles away and keeps his distance. Subdollah moves out of range as Bergasmarchi strikes. Subdollah throws a quick inside leg kick. Bergasmarchi keeps the fight on the outside. Bergasmarchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Subdollah counters with a head kick. That will keep Bergasmarchi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Subdollah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergasmarchi. That did some damage! Amir Subdollah is winning the standup battle so far. A thudding body kick lands there by Subdollah!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Subdollah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bergasmarchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Subdollah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergasmarchi's sensitive parts.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Subdollah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Subdollah swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
Subdollah misses with a head kick.
Bergasmarchi misses with the combination.
Amir Subdollah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Subdollah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bergasmarchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Subdollah clinches up against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Subdollah lands an elbow inside. Bergasmarchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Subdollah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Amir Subdollah showed his dominance in that final round. I think Subdollah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Subdollah! Amir Subdollah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Rance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Ray Lewis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Rance! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rance moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Lewis rushes Rance and presses him up against the cage. Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rance won't allow it.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rance has him pressed against the cage. Rance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms. Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rance obliges. Rance tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Lewis tries to circle away but Rance has him pinned against the cage. Rance misses with a knee to the head. Rance misses with a knee strike.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rance lands a knee to the head.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Rance has double underhooks. Rance misses with a knee to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rance keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rance looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Rance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Rance connects with a knee to the head.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Rance avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage. Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rance lands a good knee to the midsection. Lewis won't want to take too many of those. Rance lands a knee to the head.
Rance misses with a knee to the head. Rance throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rance utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rance lands a knee to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rance lands a good knee to the midsection. Lewis won't want to take too many of those. Rance scores with a knee to the head.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rance misses with a knee strike.
Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rance tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Rance misses with a knee strike.
Lewis gets through Rance's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lewis wants to break free but Rance has control.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Rance keeps him there for the moment. A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rance blocks a body shot from Lewis. Rance lands a knee to the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis. Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Rance has double underhooks. Rance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rance tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lewis tries to circle away but Rance has him pinned against the cage. Rance looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rance.
Rance with a knee to the head.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis tries to break free but Rance pushes him back against the cage. Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rance has him pressed against the cage. Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Rance has him pressed against the cage. Rance tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rance landing knees to the head.
Lewis takes a knee to the side of the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rance scores with a knee to the head.
 Ray Lewis's cut is getting worse. Lewis working hard to break the clinch. Rance connects with a knee to the head.
Rance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lewis takes a knee to the side of the body. Rance tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Rance misses with a knee to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rance connects with a knee to the head.
Rance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Rance scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Rance dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut. 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.

Lewis forces Rance back against the cage and clinches. Lewis trying to stall but Rance improves his position.
Knees to the body from Rance.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rance. Rance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Rance has double underhooks. Rance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rance working Lewis over with knees to the body. Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rance takes the fight into the clinch. Lewis stalling in the clinch but Rance improves position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Rance is controlling him. Rance lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses. Lewis working hard to break the clinch. Rance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away. Rance connects with a knee to the head.
Rance looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Rance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rance scores with a knee to the head.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Rance is controlling him. Rance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away. Rance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rance working Lewis over with knees to the body. Lewis takes a knee to the side of the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rance misses with a knee strike.
Rance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lewis tries to break free but Rance pushes him back against the cage. Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rance won't allow it.
Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms. Rance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away. Rance misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rance obliges. Rance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Rance prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch. Rance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rance keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rance looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Rance scores a nice knee to the body.
Rance landing knees to the head.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Rance has the dominant position. Rance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Rance is controlling the position. Rance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rance lands a knee to the head.
 Ray Lewis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Rance scores with a knee to the head.
 Lewis is rocked! Rance lands a knee to the head.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lewis is trying to break free.
Rance drops Lewis with a big knee straight up the middle! Lewis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rance doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Rance is looking to clinch. A jab from Lewis misses. Rance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rance has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Lewis takes a knee to the side of the body. Rance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away. Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Rance is controlling him. Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Lewis is trying to break free. Rance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duke Rance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now. Lewis is trying to push Rance away but Rance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rance misses with a knee to the head. Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Rance avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage. Lewis lands a right hand. Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Jeez, Ray Lewis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Lewis is looking to control Rance's arms but Rance gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage. Rance tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Rance landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Rance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rance clinches up against the cage. Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rance tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rance with a knee to the head.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Rance utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Rance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rance won't allow it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis can't break the clinch.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Rance has him pressed against the cage. Rance scores with a knee to the head.
Rance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rance connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rance drops Lewis with a big knee straight up the middle! Lewis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Lewis misses. Rance moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off. Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lewis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rance's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lewis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rance scrambles back to his feet.
Rance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rance with a knee to the head.
Rance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rance tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Rance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch. Rance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away. Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A knee to the head by Rance.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Lewis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duke Rance!
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