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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Witson throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Witson throws out a powerful jab.
Baird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Witson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Witson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Witson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Witson looks to land a combination. Baird sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Witson shows good takedown defense.
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!
Baird dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Witson. That did some damage!
Baird throws a hook but Witson avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Witson.
Witson throws a wild body kick that Baird sees coming a mile off.
Witson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baird 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.
Witson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Witson misses.
Witson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Witson as he jumps to the side.
Witson tries to clinch but Baird is having none of it.
As Witson backs away, Baird returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Witson clinches.
Witson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Witson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baird avoiding damage as Witson throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baird is trying to trip Witson. He has hold of a leg but Witson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baird persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Witson is looking to stand back up but Baird counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Witson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baird's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baird's back!
Witson lands punches and elbows.
Baird rolls, trying to escape but Witson keeps control of the position.
Baird avoids the strikes from Witson.
Witson misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witson is not going to allow Baird to sit and survive in this position.
Witson missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to roll but Witson sticks to his back.
Baird rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baird moves into full guard.
Witson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Witson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird wants to hit a switch here but Witson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baird there!
Baird gets back to half guard.
Baird keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Witson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to sweep here but Witson controlling him for the moment.
Witson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baird is trying to control the position but Witson postures up.
Witson throws a strike but Baird rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Witson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Witson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baird throws a hook to the side of Witson's head but Witson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Witson throws the kick towards the body but Baird avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baird.
Witson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Witson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baird.
Witson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Witson tries to clinch up.
Baird swats away the attempt to clinch by Witson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson wants to clinch up but Baird keeps it at a distance.
Baird throws a nice inside leg kick.
Witson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Witson as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird instigates a clinch.
Witson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baird effectively controlling the action here.
Baird is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baird has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Witson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Witson is stalling here.
Baird avoiding damage as Witson throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries for a takedown. No joy.
Witson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Witson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Witson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baird has hold of one of Witson's legs. Witson is fighting the takedown attempt but Baird gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Witson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baird goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Witson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Baird's guard! Nice work there by Witson!
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!
Baird wants to control but Witson passes easily into half guard.
Johny Witson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is looking to control Witson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baird avoid being mounted?
Baird is holding on to half guard well.
Witson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baird looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baird is trying to control the position but Witson postures up.
Witson controlling from the top position.
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.
Witson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Witson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Witson wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Witson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Witson stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
Witson throws an elbow that misses. Baird uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Witson's guard. Nice move by Baird!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Witson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Witson tries to sprawl but Baird drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Witson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Witson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Witson misses with a hook
and Baird counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird misses with a body punch
and Witson counters with a nice uppercut.
Baird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Witson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Witson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baird has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Witson regains guard immediately.
Witson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.
Witson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird trying to control but Witson is working from the bottom.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Witson trying to control the position.
Johny Witson 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Witson is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird trying to move into half guard but instead Witson has managed to sweep!
Baird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Witson being controlled here momentarily.
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird trying to control the position here.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Witson is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johny Witson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witson takes the fight into the clinch.
Baird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Witson prevents it.
Baird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baird tries to score a body lock takedown but Witson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witson lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Witson breaks the clinch.
Witson thuds a left hand into Baird's body.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Witson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Witson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Witson!
Johny Witson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation. Sailor Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Berry Fulcher's chin.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
36 - 34 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fulcher, right into the meat.
Berry Fulcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fulcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Fulcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fulcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fulcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fulcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Nice shot by Fulcher.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Fulcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fulcher gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Fulcher manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulcher is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Fulcher is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulcher tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie 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.
Fulcher keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's two 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.
Gracie trying to control the action but Fulcher is working from the bottom.
Fulcher controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fulcher trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is nestled in close to Fulcher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fulcher keeps working.
Fulcher keeping control of the position.
Gracie is trying to control. Fulcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Fulcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie trying to control the action but Fulcher just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie breaks Fulcher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Fulcher keeps moving.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fulcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fulcher has wrist control.
Gracie is pushing down on Fulcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fulcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fulcher is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie trying to control the action but Fulcher is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berry Fulcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fulcher manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fulcher.
Fulcher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Fulcher finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Fulcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fulcher lands a body shot.
Fulcher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Fulcher coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooh!!! Fulcher has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Fulcher steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie drops his hands momentarily. Fulcher doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gracie staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gracie doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Berry Fulcher!
An out of breath Berry Fulcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sailor Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Family Force 5 - Chainsaw as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Daniel Crushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Crushman fails to land with a series of punches.
Crushman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crushman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw takes one to the chin there.
Crushman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crushman with a nice cross.
Shaw swings for the body but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Shaw.
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!
Crushman lands the left hand.
Crushman punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Crushman slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crushman.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crushman.
Crushman cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crushman.
Crushman cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crushman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crushman counters with a nice uppercut.
Crushman slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Crushman is just out of range.
Crushman avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw throws an off balance right hand
and Crushman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crushman thows a body kick. Shaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Crushman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crushman off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crushman, as that shot connected.
Crushman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Crushman - just one landing.
Crushman misses with a low kick.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Crushman.
Crushman is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Crushman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crushman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. Crushman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Crushman does it's job there.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
Crushman misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Crushman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crushman lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crushman blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Crushman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crushman can't break the clinch.
Crushman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crushman working hard to break the clinch.
Crushman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shaw is looking to control Crushman's arms but Crushman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaw has his back to the cage.
Crushman is looking to control Shaw's arms but Shaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crushman has his back to the cage.
Crushman struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crushman is working Shaw over against the cage.
Crushman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crushman.
Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crushman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Crushman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Crushman throws a body shot but no joy.
Crushman lunges at Shaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaw's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crushman.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crushman counters with a straight right hand.
Crushman misses with a straight right.
Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Crushman scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crushman misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crushman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Crushman lands the left hand.
Shaw lands a head kick. Crushman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shaw wants to slow Crushman down by chopping away at his legs.
Crushman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crushman throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
Crushman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shaw defending well as Crushman loads up on a big left hand.
Crushman tried to score with a low kick but Shaw checks it.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crushman avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Crushman is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw slips a jab from Crushman.
Crushman throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw throws a hook but Crushman avoids it easily.
Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Crushman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
and Crushman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shaw in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jab by Shaw.
Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Crushman misses.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw throws a head kick but Crushman moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Crushman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw wants to counter with a clinch but Crushman pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Crushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Crushman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crushman throws out the jab.
Shaw throws a hook but Crushman avoids it easily.
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Shaw.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Crushman is just out of range.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman tries a low kick but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Crushman.
Crushman throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Crushman is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Crushman avoids them all with ease.
Shaw misses with a body kick.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crushman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw lands with a hook. Crushman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crushman throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crushman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Shaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crushman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crushman misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushman connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaw checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Shaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaw.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Crushman is out of range.
Crushman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Crushman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crushman ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
A slow jab from Crushman misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Crushman.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crushman feints and then cracks Shaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaw down.
Crushman blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crushman 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shaw throws the kick towards the body but Crushman avoids it.
Crushman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crushman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crushman doesn't seem bothered though.
Crushman takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaw leaves Crushman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Crushman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crushman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crushman checks a leg kick.
Crushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman blocks a jab.
Shaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crushman misses with a body shot.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Crushman slips the punch.
Shaw cracks Crushman with a good jab.
Shaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crushman on the side of the head.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crushman throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Crushman misses.
Crushman avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
A big left from Crushman misses.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crushman.
Crushman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crushman takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Crushman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaw is out of range.
Crushman throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Crushman missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crushman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crushman throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crushman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crushman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Crushman.
Crushman throws a leg kick
and Shaw moves into the clinch.
Shaw taking a breather.
Crushman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crushman is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman is trying to break free.
Crushman stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Crushman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Crushman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Crushman.
A frustrated look appears on Crushman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crushman digs a right hand into Shaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shaw's gas tank.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Crushman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Shaw.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jens Kylling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kylling comes to the cage accompanied by Agonoize - Bäng Bäng Goodbye . Dixie Small has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jens Kylling's chin.
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155 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jens Kylling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kylling 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 Small has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Small and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Small throws a right hand that Kylling ducks under and follows up with a left that Kylling also avoids with ease.
Kylling misses with a leg kick
and Kylling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Small keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Small checks a leg kick.
Small feints the counter takedown.
Kylling throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Kylling is predictable there
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Kylling scores with a nice right hand.
Kylling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Small blocks a head kick by Kylling.
Kylling really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kylling.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kylling. That's going to slow Small down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kylling wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kylling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kylling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
We've been hearing good reports from Kylling's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kylling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kylling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Small throws a strike but Kylling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kylling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Small tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kylling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Small looking to control.
Small tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kylling trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kylling controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kylling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Small throws a shot to the body.
Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Kylling is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Kylling moves into the clinch.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Kylling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small is working for takedown but Kylling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Small is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kylling is defending well.
Jens Kylling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Kylling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Small's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Kylling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Small tries for a takedown. No joy.
Small manages to break the clinch.
Small throws a hook to the side of Kylling's head but Kylling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jens Kylling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kylling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kylling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kylling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Small.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kylling tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Kylling moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Small scores with a nice head shot.
Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kylling throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a single leg into guard. Kylling didn't expect that.
Small being controlled here momentarily.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small passes Kylling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Small throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kylling to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kylling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kylling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small looking to sit in guard and control but Kylling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Small trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kylling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Small trying to keep a closed guard but Kylling is proving a slippery customer.
Kylling trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small wants to sweep here but Kylling controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kylling is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Small.
Small wants to control but Kylling postures up.
Kylling gets to mount! Small was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Small is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kylling looking to control but Small is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kylling takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Small sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kylling prevents Small from improving his position.
Kylling tries to stand but can't do so whilst Small controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Kylling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kylling throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Kylling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kylling avoids the body shot from Small.
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kylling.
Kylling throws a low kick but Small avoids it.
Kylling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kylling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small tries to clinch but Kylling is having none of it.
Small scores with a sloppy right hand. Kylling should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kylling looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kylling throws a solid leg kick but Small takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kylling.
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kylling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kylling throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily.
Kylling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kylling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Small blocks a leg kick.
Kylling tried to score with a low kick but Small checks it.
Small scores with a punch to the head.
Small scores with a decent looking hook.
Small connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jens Kylling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kylling tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Kylling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Small lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kylling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Kylling misses.
Kylling thows a leg kick but Small checks it
and Kylling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small scores with a hook.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Kylling has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kylling throws an elbow but misses.
Kylling misses with an elbow strike.
Kylling misses with an elbow over the top.
Kylling misses with an elbow strike.
Small can't get the takedown.
Small dodges an elbow strike from Kylling.
Kylling misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kylling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kylling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Small avoids the elbow strike from Kylling, against the cage.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Kylling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Small has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jens Kylling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Kylling throws a leg kick that misses.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Small checks a leg kick.
Kylling shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kyllings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Small 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!
Our winner, Dixie Small, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtly Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtly Ambrose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtly Ambrose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ambrose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hrolf checks a leg kick.
Ambrose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ambrose throws a hook but Hrolf avoids it easily.
Ambrose looks to land a body kick but Hrolf moved away.
Tallak Hrolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrolf scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Curtly Ambrose has been cut.
Hrolf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hrolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ambrose controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ambrose wants to get back to full guard.
Ambrose has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hrolf is on him like a limpet, forcing Ambrose back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambrose stops a takedown attempt from Hrolf .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambrose.
Hrolf misses with a punch to the body.
Hrolf misses with some punches.
Ambrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambrose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hrolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Hrolf .
Hrolf throws a lazy right hand but Ambrose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hrolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Ambrose counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Ambrose there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hrolf moves out of range of the leg kick from Ambrose.
Hrolf misses with a leg kick
and Ambrose counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ambrose lands a jab to the head.
A head kick lands from Hrolf that sends Ambrose to the canvas. Ambrose tries to scramble back to his feet but Hrolf brings him back down into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf crunches a massive hammerfist down on Ambrose - he's out! Hrolf Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
Tallak Hrolf is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kivipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kivipelto!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivipelto lands the left hand.
Ei gets caught flat footed, as Kivipelto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kivipelto is looking to work some ground and pound but Ei has wrist control.
Kivipelto won't allow Ei to get back to his feet.
Kivipelto is working Ei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kivipelto works over Ei with some ground and pound from guard.
Kivipelto prevents Ei from getting back to his feet.
Kivipelto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ei wants to stand but Kivipelto is controlling the position.
Kivipelto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kivipelto throwing strikes from guard but Ei blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei is pulling down on Kivipelto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kivipelto, at least for the moment.
Kivipelto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kivipelto throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ei blocking some punches.
Ei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kivipelto throws a punch but it's blocked by Ei.
Kivipelto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ei landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ei.
Ei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ei lands a nice knee to the body.
Kivipelto looks winded!
Kivipelto takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivipelto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ei after a bit of a struggle.
Ei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kivipeltos head.
Kivipelto is looking for a takedown.
Kylla Ei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kivipelto.
Kivipelto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ei is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ei working Kivipelto over with knees to the body.
Ei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ei throws out a powerful jab.
Ei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kivipelto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kivipelto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ei misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ei.
Kivipelto throws a right and a left that Ei avoids nicely.
Ei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ei wants it to stay on the feet.
Ei throwing a counter right hand but Kivipelto manages to avoid it.
Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kivipelto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ei.
We've been told by Ei's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei misses with the combination.
Kivipelto misses with a hook.
Kivipelto throws a body punch but Ei moves out of range.
Ei connects with a high kick.
Ei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ei scores with a decent looking hook.
Ei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ei misses with a straight left.
Kivipelto misses with an uppercut. Ei saw that one coming.
Kivipelto scores with a punch to the head.
Kivipelto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ei counters with a thumping low kick.
Kivipelto misses with an uppercut
and Ei counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivipelto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivipelto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ei as he jumps to the side.
Ei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kivipelto.
Ei scores with a leg kick.
Ei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kivipelto looks to land a left hand but Ei moved out of range nicely.
Kivipelto swings for the body but Ei moves out of range.
Ei connects with a jab.
Ei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivipelto.
Ei closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivipelto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ei prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Kivipelto blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kivipelto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Ei catches Kivipelto right on the button with a cross.
Kivipelto misses with a double jab
and Ei counters with a left and a right that hurts Kivipelto! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Ei jumps into full mount!
Kivipelto is rocked!
Kivipelto is working to get back to half guard.
Kivipelto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ei wants to control but Kivipelto is keeping him busy.
Ei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ei is nestled in close to Kivipelto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kivipelto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ei is nestled in close to Kivipelto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kivipelto is trying to get back to full guard.
Ei wants to pass to mount but Kivipelto is defending the position.
Ei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kylla Ei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kivipelto tries to roll over but Ei keeps him under control.
Kivipelto is looking to get back to full guard here but Ei has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ei scores with punches from side control.
Ei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivipelto keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipelto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ei connects with a decent elbow.
Ei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivipelto keeps working.
Kivipelto looking for a sweep but Ei has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kivipelto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ei unloading with bombs!
Kivipelto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivipelto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kivipelto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ei has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kivipelto's face.
Kivipelto is looking to improve his position but Ei isn't that keen on the idea.
Kivipelto is bucking up trying to escape but Ei cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kivipelto is looking to get to half guard.
Kivipelto is still trying to improve position.
Ei looking to control but Kivipelto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kivipelto is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei with good strikes from the mount here!
Ei looking to control but Kivipelto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kivipelto gets back to half guard.
Ei is looking to take a break and control but Kivipelto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kivipelto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kivipelto actively working from the bottom here.
Kivipelto is trying to get back to full guard.
Ei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that second round.
That's time! Ei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivipelto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Ei - just one landing.
Ei avoids the body shot from Kivipelto.
A punch lands to the side of Kivipelto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kivipelto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivipelto misses the jab.
Kivipelto misses with a left hand
and Ei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ei.
Ei connects with a knee to the head.
Ei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kivipelto up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivipelto is looking to control Ei's arms but Ei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kivipelto has his back to the cage.
Ei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kivipelto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kivipelto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivipelto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ei obliges.
Ei lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ei.
Ei drops Kivipelto with a big right hand! Ei charges in looking to finish - Kivipelto manages to keep Ei in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Kivipelto is still in real trouble! Can Ei finish him?
Ei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kivipelto can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ei advances position into side control!
Ei in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kivipelto looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ei turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylla Ei!
Kylla Ei made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Sampo Jambo ur belt is next.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Yount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fleming might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T.N.T.. Scott Fleming is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yount makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yount is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yount down to the mat. Yount avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fleming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yount misses with a kick to the body.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Yount circles away and keeps his distance.
Yount appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yount lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yount.
We've been informed that Yount 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.
Fleming tries to clinch there but Yount circles away.
Fleming wants to clinch
and Yount cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yount. Fleming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Yount. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yount.
It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Fleming has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fleming rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yount moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Yount finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yount misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yount misses with an uppercut.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount digs a good hook to Fleming's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yount throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yount misses with a body kick.
Yount avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleming moves into the clinch successfully.
Fleming gets underhooks to prevent Yount's takedown attempt.
Fleming misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Yount manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yount.
Yount breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yount throws a right hand that Fleming ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleming also avoids with ease.
Yount throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yount thumps Fleming with a low kick.
Fleming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yount.
Fleming has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yount to the ground. Fleming is now in Yount's guard.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.
Yount working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleming stands up over Yount, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yount is pulling down on Fleming's head to control his posture.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming postures up in Yount's guard and throws a big left but Yount blocks it.
Fleming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yount working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Fleming stopping the sweep attempt from Yount.
Fleming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fleming preventing the sweep.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Yount is retaining full guard.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
Fleming 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.
Yount is pulling down on Fleming's head to control his posture.
Yount working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yount utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but Yount manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fleming chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yount can pounce on him.
Yount is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yount lands with a hook. Fleming tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yount waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleming.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Yount on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yount tries to bum rush Fleming with a series of wild strikes but Fleming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yount stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yount wants it to stay on the feet.
Yount keeps the fight on the outside.
Yount connects with a solid leg kick.
Fleming tries to clinch but Yount moves out of range.
Fleming gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yount chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Fleming's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yount cracks Fleming with a good jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fleming 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 Yount has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yount and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fleming scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fleming throws a strike aimed at the side of Yount's head but Yount avoids it well.
Yount wants to control but Fleming postures up.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yount to see if he's OK.
Yount tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fleming wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fleming throws an elbow but Yount slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fleming sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yount is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fleming working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fleming misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yount taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yount is trying to control Fleming's posture but Fleming avoids it.
The ground and pound from Fleming seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Yount is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fleming tries to score with some ground and pound. Yount controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yount taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yount takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yount tries to buck Fleming off but Fleming is having none of it.
Fleming working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fleming landing a few strikes.
Fleming landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fleming throwing shots but missing, from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Yount is right now.
Fleming tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fleming has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fleming tries for a kimura but Yount is defending well.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Fleming.
Fleming throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yount wants to control but Fleming postures up.
Yount keeps Fleming under control for a moment.
An elbow from Fleming crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yount sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fleming in side control, throwing shots but Yount defends.
Fleming in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yount is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fleming's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yount on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yount keeps working.
Fleming not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yount keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yount trying to hold on to Fleming's head to control him but Fleming postures up.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yount's head.
Fleming seems to be looking for submissions.
Fleming scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yount trying to control here.
Yount is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming is thwarting Yount's attempts to control the position.
Fleming wants to work for an arm triangle but Yount is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fleming misses with a head shot. Yount uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Fleming'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fleming tries to clinch but Yount moves out of range.
Fleming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fleming looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yount takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming throws a strike aimed at the side of Yount's head but Yount avoids it well.
Yount is trying to control Fleming's posture but Fleming avoids it.
Fleming sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yount is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming misses with the ground and pound.
Fleming throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fleming throws an elbow but Yount slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fleming throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Fleming crashes against the mat.
Yount managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fleming.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fleming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fleming lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yount stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Fleming.
Yount manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fleming's best efforts.
Fleming throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yount avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming.
Yount manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yount is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yount looking to control.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yount can do to turn this around?
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yount wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fleming throwing strikes from guard but Yount blocks nicely.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming postures up in Yount's guard and throws a big left but Yount blocks it.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yount is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yount wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yount throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Yount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleming moves into range and clinches up with Yount.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fleming just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yount's brow.
Fleming tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yount lands a shoulder strike.
Yount lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yount tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleming working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fleming tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yount gets through Fleming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleming is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yount misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yount struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleming controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yount misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yount misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Fleming showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fleming 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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