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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh comes to the cage accompanied by E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. Aidan McVeigh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Lawler's chin.

McVeigh
vs
Lawler

185 cm
26
183 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aidan McVeigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVeigh lands a nice shot that snaps Lawler's head back.
Lawler tries to clinch but McVeigh is having none of it.
McVeigh throws a one two combo.
McVeigh tries to bum rush Lawler with a series of wild strikes but Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVeigh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVeigh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVeigh punishes Lawler's body with a nice straight punch.
McVeigh tries to clinch but Lawler moves out of range.
Lawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawler wants to clinch up but McVeigh keeps it at a distance.
Lawler tries to clinch up but McVeigh circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McVeigh connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawler wants to clinch.
McVeigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawler is looking to clinch but McVeigh is avoiding it.
Lawler tries to clinch there but McVeigh circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McVeigh connects with a solid leg kick.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.

Lawler pushes McVeigh up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawler gets through McVeigh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lawler stalling against the cage.
Lawler has McVeigh pressed against the cage, preventing McVeigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McVeigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by McVeigh!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McVeigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Lawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lawler down.
McVeigh keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from McVeigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawler tries to keep at a distance but McVeigh has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McVeigh breaks from the clinch.
McVeigh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lawler tries to keep at a distance but McVeigh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lawler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McVeigh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVeigh tries to break free but Lawler pushes him back against the cage.
McVeigh working hard to break the clinch.
McVeigh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McVeigh up against the cage.
Lawler keeps control of McVeigh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McVeigh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lawler has McVeigh pressed against the cage, preventing McVeigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawler pushes McVeigh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawler pushes McVeigh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McVeigh's efforts to push away.
McVeigh takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Aidan McVeigh has been cut.
Lawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawler keeps control of McVeigh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McVeigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVeigh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawler's sensitive parts.
McVeigh circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVeigh.
McVeigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVeigh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawler wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
McVeigh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lawler counters with a left and a right that stings McVeigh.
Lawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVeigh throws a nice head kick!

Lawler darts in and clinches McVeigh up against the cage.
A short left from Lawler.
McVeigh tries to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling the position.
Lawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McVeigh's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on McVeigh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aidan McVeigh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVeigh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lawler is looking to clinch but McVeigh is avoiding it.
McVeigh keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McVeigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McVeigh moves into the clinch.
Lawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McVeigh is trying to break free.
Lawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVeigh backwards.
McVeigh is trying to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randy Lawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Lawler tries a body shot but McVeigh blocks it.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch but Lawler keeps him there for the moment.
Lawler prevents McVeigh from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVeigh is trying to break the clinch but Lawler has him pressed against the cage.
McVeigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?
Lawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McVeigh wants to break free but Lawler has control.
Lawler keeps control of McVeigh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McVeigh wants to break free but Lawler has control.
A body shot lands from Lawler.
McVeigh working hard to break the clinch.
McVeigh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawler lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Lawler.
A frustrated look appears on McVeigh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawler pushes McVeigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVeigh or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Lawler.
Lawler presses McVeigh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawler.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Lawler pushes McVeigh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Lawler.
Lawler'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.
McVeigh wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawler won't allow it.
Lawler stalling.
McVeigh is trying to push Lawler away but Lawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

McVeigh breaks from the clinch.
Lawler tries to clinch but McVeigh is having none of it.
Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVeigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lawler counters with a straight right hand.
McVeigh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawler is looking to clinch but McVeigh is avoiding it.
McVeigh keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVeigh.

Lawler moves into the clinch.

McVeigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVeigh is looking to slow Lawler down with leg kicks.
Lawler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by McVeigh's head coaches at Bi-polar Asylum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVeigh wants to clinch.
Lawler tries to clinch up but McVeigh circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVeigh.

Lawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McVeigh wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawler won't allow it.
Lawler has McVeigh pressed against the cage, preventing McVeigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch but Lawler keeps him there for the moment.
Lawler lands with a right to the head.
McVeigh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawler lands a hook that snaps the head of McVeigh backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch but Lawler keeps him there for the moment.
Lawler scores with a hook to the body.
McVeigh is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawler has double underhooks.
McVeigh wants to break the clinch but can't.
McVeigh tries to circle away but Lawler has him pinned against the cage.
McVeigh is trying to break free.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch but Lawler keeps him there for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aidan McVeigh'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McVeigh scores with a leg kick.

Lawler closes the distance and clinches.
McVeigh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVeigh wants to break the clinch but can't.
McVeigh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawler stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McVeigh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McVeigh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McVeigh can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lawler.
Lawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh is trying to force a seperation but Lawler has the dominant position.
McVeigh tries to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling the position.
Lawler lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVeigh letting Lawler take a breather here.
McVeigh is trying to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McVeigh tries to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling the position.
McVeigh is trying to push Lawler away but Lawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McVeigh working hard to break the clinch.
McVeigh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawler has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Lawler on the inside.
Lawler has McVeigh pressed against the cage, preventing McVeigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McVeigh prevents a body shot from Lawler.
A nice left hand lands by Lawler.
McVeigh wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawler won't allow it.
McVeigh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawler tries to throw a body punch but McVeigh avoids it by throwing Lawler back against the cage.
McVeigh can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh is trying to break free.
McVeigh is trying to force a seperation but Lawler has the dominant position.
McVeigh is trying to break free.
McVeigh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McVeigh is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawler has double underhooks.
Lawler prevents McVeigh from breaking the clinch.
Lawler lands a shoulder strike.
McVeigh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McVeigh prevents a body shot from Lawler.
McVeigh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVeigh is trying to break the clinch but Lawler has him pressed against the cage.
Lawler pushes McVeigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler scores with a hook to the body.
Lawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawler digs a right hand into McVeigh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McVeigh's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawler has McVeigh pushed against the cage.
Lawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawler is leaning against McVeigh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawler.
Lawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVeigh backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawler.
Lawler pushes McVeigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawler lands a hook that snaps the head of McVeigh backwards.
Lawler is struggling to control the position.
Lawler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McVeigh.
A left hand lands to the body for Lawler.
A short right from Lawler on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Lawler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawler lands with a left to the head.
Lawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawler lands with a right to the head.

McVeigh is rocked!
Lawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh McVeigh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawler creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McVeigh with a big uppercut! McVeigh tries to clinch up but Lawler pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McVeigh to the mat! McVeigh covers up and Lawler unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randy Lawler!

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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Lane Life (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Singh Negi
vs
Lane Life

186 cm
23
185 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

185 cm
21
203 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Lane Life!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh Negi blocks a jab.
Singh Negi staying out of range there.
Life circles away from the clinch attempt.
Life keeps the fight on the outside.
Life misses with a straight left.
Life lands a glancing blow to the side of Singh Negi's head.
Singh Negi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singh Negi moves in looking to clinch but Life pushes him off.
Fast Lane Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life throws an overhand right that lands on Singh Negi's shoulder, as Singh Negi tries to avoid the shot.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Life is having none of it.
Life jabs Singh Negi right on the nose. Singh Negi blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Negi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Life.
Life loads up on a big right hand but Singh Negi slips the punch.
Life getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Life swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Life scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Life avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Life throws a poor cross that misses

and Singh Negi counters by clinching up.
Singh Negi misses with a knee strike.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Life avoids it.

Life breaks from the clinch.
Life throws a body punch but Singh Negi moves out of range.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Life ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh Negi moves away.
A big right from Life misses.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life circles away from the clinch attempt.
Life paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Life misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that Life 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.
Life misses with a double jab.
Life waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh Negi.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Life is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Life. Singh Negi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh Negi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh Negi wants to clinch up but Life keeps it at a distance.
Singh Negi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up but Life circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh Negi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life circles away from the clinch attempt.
Life throws a jab when Singh Negi was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Life. Singh Negi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Life throws an overhand right that lands on Singh Negi's shoulder, as Singh Negi tries to avoid the shot.
Life throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Life swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh Negi.
Life tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh Negi was well out of range. Poor timing from Life.
Singh Negi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Life throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Life moves out of range.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Life is having none of it.
Life misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch but Life is avoiding it.
Life looks to land a left hand but Singh Negi moved out of range nicely.
Life swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Life misses with a looping left.
Life keeps the fight on the outside.
Life throws a right and a left that Singh Negi avoids nicely.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Life paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Life thows a left - swing and a miss!

Singh Negi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Life, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but Life blocks with his arms.
Life tries to circle away but Singh Negi has him pinned against the cage.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow over the top.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fast Lane Life dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Singh Negi wants to clinch
and Life counters with a left to the body.
Life swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
Singh Negi avoids the body shot from Life.
Life swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Singh Negi.
Life has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh Negi closes the distance but Life moves to the side
and Life counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Negi looks to clinch
and Life counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh Negi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh Negi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch but Life swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Life misses with a body shot.
Life throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life throws a combination. Singh Negi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Life paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Singh Negi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Singh Negi moves out of range as Life strikes.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch.
Life throws a right hand that Singh Negi ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh Negi also avoids with ease.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch but Life swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi moves in looking to clinch but Life pushes him off.
Singh Negi wants to clinch
and Life counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Life misses with a looping left.
Life waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh Negi.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Life moves out of range.
Life dips to his left and cracks Singh Negi with an uppercut!
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!
Singh Negi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Life counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Life swinging wildly here.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Life manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Life.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch but Life is avoiding it.
Fast Lane Life seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh Negi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Life misses.
Life misses the jab.
Life scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Singh Negi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh Negi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Life.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch but Life swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh Negi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh Negi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch.
Life avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Life swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh Negi.

Singh Negi moves into range and clinches up with Life.
Life is trying to break the clinch but Singh Negi is controlling him.
Life wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singh Negi throws an elbow that misses.
Life looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Life dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Life blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fast Lane Life 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Singh Negi tries to clinch but Life moves out of range.
Singh Negi doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away.
Singh Negi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh Negi needs to keep his hands up - Life had a free shot at his head there.
Life keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh Negi wants to clinch up but Life keeps it at a distance.
Life scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Singh Negi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life circles away from the clinch attempt.
Life throws a shot from downtown. Singh Negi moves away and avoids it.
Life looks to land a combination but Singh Negi avoids it well.
Life throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Life circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh Negi doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away.
Singh Negi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Singh Negi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Life takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Fast Lane Life has been cut.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it misses.
Singh Negi misses with a knee to the head.
Life tries to circle away but Singh Negi has him pinned against the cage.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Singh Negi.
Life is trying to break free.
Life managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Singh Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fast Lane Life is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi looking to throw knees to the head but Life is blocking nicely.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Life.
Singh Negi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Life blocks it with crossed arms.
Life is trying to break the clinch but Singh Negi is controlling him.
Life blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Life managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.

Life escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Life lands with a nice combination. Singh Negi backs away looking to recover.
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!
Singh Negi closes the distance but Life moves to the side
and Life counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Life.
A combination from Life does no damage.
Life throws a body punch but Singh Negi moves out of range.
Life misses with a straight right.
Life misses with a straight right.
Singh Negi doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away.
Life throws a series of punches but Singh Negi avoids them all with ease.
Singh Negi wants to clinch up but Life keeps it at a distance.
Kshitij Singh Negi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh Negi fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Life avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh Negi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Life tries to break free but Singh Negi pushes him back against the cage.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Singh Negi misses with a knee strike.
Singh Negi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Singh Negi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Life has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Singh Negi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Life blocks it with crossed arms.
Life managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Life is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Singh Negi throws an elbow that misses.
Life blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fast Lane Life.
I've got Life winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fast Lane Life!
Fast Lane Life seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronda Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Rousey

183 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

SP Ultimate Nutrition
Just Fight (Everything 8$)

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronda Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rousey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith has been working on his balance at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rousey.
Rousey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rousey throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Wes Smith has been cut.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

Rousey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rousey lands strikes from half guard.
Smith wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rousey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rousey is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rousey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rousey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rousey tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rousey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Rousey.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Rousey scoring with strikes.

Rousey is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Rousey transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rousey! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronda Rousey!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronda Rousey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Stormstoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kong Dong
vs
Stormstoud

200 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
272 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Kong Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chen Stormstoud!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormstoud tries for a takedown but Dong circles away easily
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Chen Stormstoud has been cut.
Stormstoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stormstoud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dong 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.
Dong scores with a body shot.
Dong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stormstoud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stormstoud looks winded!

Dong lands a big uppercut and Stormstoud crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stormstoud looks OK. Dong waves Stormstoud back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong cracks Stormstoud with a left hook right on the temple and Stormstoud goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dong lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Stormstoud is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Kong Dong!
King Kong Dong got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sid Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by The Clocks. Martins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Biggie-Juicy. Sid Morrison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Morrison
vs
Martins

178 cm
24
142 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

150 cm
27
138 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Martins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martins as he jumps to the side.
Martins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Martins tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrison looking for a takedown.
Martins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Martins - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Morrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martins lands a left hand.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morrison shoots and misses
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martins tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martins wants to clinch but Morrison slips to the side

and Morrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrison.

Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morrison trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison has his takedown stuffed
and Martins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Martins sprawls well.

Morrison gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Martins tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Morrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Martins.
Morrison jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Martins.
A left hand lands to the body for Martins.
Morrison is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Morrison has Martins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morrison fails to pull guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Martins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Martins tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Martins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison shoots in but Martins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt

and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martins has eaten all the pies!

Morrison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Morrison maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Martins could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Morrison has cracked it and Martins is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Morrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sid Morrison!
Our winner, Sid Morrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Carney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lexi Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carney comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - Every Chance I get. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carney
vs
Belle

180 cm
27
158 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
31
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

KAISER

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Carney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexi Belle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carney defends well and Belle ends up having to push Carney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carney after a bit of a struggle.

Belle jumps into guard, dragging Carney to the mat.
Belle wants to stand up but Carney is controlling him.

Carney has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Belle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Carney is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Belle pulls down on the head and he's put Carney to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lexi Belle!
Lexi Belle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rodney Carney stepped up to the mic, saying 'Belle surprised me tonight. I knew he's a terrific grappler but I thought I had him figured out. Back to the drawing board for, I'm gonna get better and make a run for that title'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gatto Besti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattia Nicoletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Besti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mucho Money Mucho Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Besti
vs
Nicoletti

180 cm
21
181 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
32
185 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gatto Besti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattia Nicoletti!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Besti avoids a kick to the body.
Mattia Nicoletti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicoletti throws a shot from downtown. Besti moves away and avoids it.
Nicoletti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Besti.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicoletti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Besti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Besti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Besti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Besti shoots in but Nicoletti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti tries to clinch up.
Nicoletti throws a leg kick but Besti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicoletti's coach down at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 56 cap] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicoletti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicoletti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicoletti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Besti misses with a takedown attempt - Nicoletti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Nicoletti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Besti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicoletti misses the target.
Besti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicoletti thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti misses with a leg kick.
Nicoletti scores with a head kick. Besti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Gatto Besti has been cut.
Nicoletti just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Besti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatto Besti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Besti blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Besti.
Nicoletti throws a low kick but Besti avoids it.
Nicoletti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Besti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Besti is working for a kimura but Nicoletti is defending it quite comfortably.
Besti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti trying to control but Besti postures up.
Nicoletti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nicoletti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nicoletti.
Besti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nicoletti's guard.
Nicoletti is looking to control Besti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicoletti avoid being mounted?
Nicoletti manages to get to full guard.
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!
Besti passes into half guard.

Besti is trying to work for a kimura but Nicoletti is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Besti seems to be working for a kimura but Nicoletti defends the submission attempt.

Besti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicoletti tries to get to full guard but Besti has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Besti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Besti is working for a kimura but Nicoletti is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nicoletti gets full guard.
Besti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicoletti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Besti trying to control but Nicoletti is working from the bottom.
Nicoletti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicoletti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nicoletti controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Besti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nicoletti tries to free his leg and advance position but Besti is retaining full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattia Nicoletti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatto Besti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Besti moves out of range as Nicoletti throws a body kick.
Besti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicoletti defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicoletti misses the target.
Besti shoots for a takedown but Nicoletti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Besti looks for a takedown but Nicoletti sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatto Besti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Besti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Besti blocks a head kick by Nicoletti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicoletti.
Besti shoots for a takedown but Nicoletti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicoletti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicoletti fails with an attempt to clinch.

Nicoletti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nicoletti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicoletti pushes off an throws an elbow but Besti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Besti blocks it with crossed arms.
Nicoletti scores with a shot to the side of Besti's head.
Nicoletti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Besti dodges an elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti tries to land knees in the clinch but Besti avoids the damage to the body.
Nicoletti pushes off an throws an elbow but Besti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Besti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Besti is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicoletti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nicoletti lands a nice elbow.
Nicoletti lands an elbow inside that Besti shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nicoletti.
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!
Nicoletti misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besti takes an elbow to the temple.

Gatto Besti's cut is getting worse.
Nicoletti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicoletti lands an elbow inside.
Nicoletti lands an elbow just above Besti 's eye.

Gatto Besti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nicoletti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Besti is defending well for now.

Besti wants the takedown. Nicoletti is fighting it off but Besti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nicoletti's guard against the cage.
Besti passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Besti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nicoletti trying to control but Besti postures up.

Besti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nicoletti trying to hold on to Besti's head to control him but Besti postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nicoletti.
Nicoletti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicoletti is looking to sweep but instead, Besti has passed into half guard.
Nicoletti is looking to control Besti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicoletti avoid being mounted?
Nicoletti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nicoletti looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicoletti, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nicoletti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Besti's guard.

Nicoletti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Besti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Besti keeping moving, preventing Nicoletti from controlling successfully.
Besti trying to control the position.
Nicoletti tries to free his leg and advance position but Besti is retaining full guard.
Nicoletti is still trying to improve position.
Besti keeping moving, preventing Nicoletti from controlling successfully.
Nicoletti passes Besti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nicoletti trying to pass the guard but Besti defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattia Nicoletti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gatto Besti'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.

Besti checks the leg kick.
Nicoletti throws a right hand that misses

and Besti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Besti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nicoletti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Besti has Nicoletti in his guard.

Besti is looking for a triangle but Nicoletti pushes his legs off easily.
Nicoletti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Besti trying to keep a closed guard but Nicoletti is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Besti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicoletti is one step ahead there.
Nicoletti looking to pass the guard.
Nicoletti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Besti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti trying to control but Besti is working from the bottom.

Besti throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nicoletti escapes and throws Besti's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nicoletti trying to control the position but Besti is working away.
Nicoletti 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 Besti's shoulder. That is not cool.
Besti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nicoletti.
Nicoletti trying to control the position but Besti is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Nicoletti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nicoletti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Besti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Besti can't do much from the bottom here.
Nicoletti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nicoletti tries to advance to mount but Besti denies him.
Nicoletti trying to control the action but Besti is working from the bottom.
Besti is holding Nicoletti down, trying to stall.
Besti can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicoletti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicoletti throws a shot from downtown. Besti moves away and avoids it.
Nicoletti throws a head kick that misses.
Besti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mattia Nicoletti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Besti dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicoletti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Besti avoids the elbow strike from Nicoletti, against the cage.
Nicoletti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Besti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicoletti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatto Besti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti throws an elbow that misses.
Nicoletti lands an elbow inside.
Nicoletti trying to land knees to the body.
Nicoletti looking to stall.
Besti blocks an elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti pushes off an throws an elbow but Besti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Besti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Besti blocks the elbow strike.
Mattia Nicoletti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Besti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nicoletti after a bit of a struggle.
Besti dodges an elbow strike from Nicoletti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicoletti stops a takedown attempt from Besti.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nicoletti throws an elbow but misses.
Besti avoiding damage as Nicoletti throws knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattia Nicoletti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatto Besti's cut.
That's time! Besti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Besti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicoletti sprawls well. Nicoletti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Besti gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicoletti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicoletti lands a body shot.
Besti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Nicoletti takes the fight into the clinch.
Nicoletti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicoletti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Besti's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Besti goes for a takedown attempt but Nicoletti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nicoletti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicoletti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nicoletti moves into range and clinches up with Besti.
Nicoletti has Besti pressed against the cage.
Besti avoids the elbow strike from Nicoletti, against the cage.
Besti wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatto Besti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicoletti trying to land knees to the body.
Nicoletti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Besti.
Nicoletti lands a nice elbow.
Besti takes an elbow to the temple.
Besti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nicoletti is defending well.
Nicoletti missing with knees to the body.
Nicoletti scores with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Gatto Besti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Besti backwards.
Nicoletti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nicoletti tries to land knees in the clinch but Besti avoids the damage to the body.
Besti avoiding damage as Nicoletti throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Nicoletti.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gatto Besti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mattia Nicoletti!
Mattia Nicoletti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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