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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rigano
vs
Markovic

188 cm
28
184 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
172 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Rigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigano takes one to the chin there.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Rigano counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Rigano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a right hand that Rigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigano also avoids with ease.
Markovic checks a low kick from Rigano.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.
Rigano throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Rigano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Markovic throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Rigano moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
We've been informed that Markovic 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.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rigano in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Rigano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
Rigano is looking to counter punch.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Markovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Rigano misses its target.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Rigano lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rigano finds it's way through Markovic's defenses.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Rigano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rigano lands a head kick. Markovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Rigano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Rigano.
A nice combination there by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Markovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Rigano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic is looking for the big counter here.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rigano to score with a decent uppercut.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Rigano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Rigano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Rigano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Rigano wants to control but Markovic is keeping him busy.
Rigano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano working the head and body with strikes.
Rigano prevents Markovic from standing back up.
Rigano 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.
Rigano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rigano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Markovic's head.
Rigano trying to control the pace.
Markovic is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
Markovic is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rigano misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano tries to bum rush Markovic with a series of wild strikes but Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Markovic tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Rigano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Markovic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano motions for Markovic to come forward. Rigano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Rigano lands a lovely overhand right.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano slips a jab from Markovic.
Jab from Rigano.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Rigano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.
Rigano lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Rigano counter with a right hand.
Rigano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rigano.
Rigano throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Rigano tries a head kick but it misses.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic stuns Rigano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic jabs at Rigano's body.
Rigano with a nice cross.
Rigano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rigano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Markovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Rigano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rigano misses the target.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rigano throws a head kick that misses
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markovic connects with a looping right hand.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Rigano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Rigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rigano.
Rigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Rigano misses with a head kick.
Rigano misses with a body punch
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Rigano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rigano thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano throws a poor cross that misses
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rigano feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rigano, as that shot connected.
Rigano swings widly with a right hand
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
Rigano slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Rigano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rigano lands a nice looking body shot.
Rigano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rigano takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Rigano staying out of range there.
Rigano walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Rigano catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Rigano slips a jab from Markovic.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic takes one to the chin there.
Markovic cracks Rigano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rigano tried to score with a low kick but Markovic checks it.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rigano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rigano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rigano throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rigano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rigano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigano has time to react.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Rigano misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rigano throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano throws a lazy uppercut
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markovic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Milo Markovic!
After the big win, Milo Markovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Victory! Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (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.

Swann
vs
Small

179 cm
34
153 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

167 cm
29
155 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Voodoo Nutrition

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 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swann moves out of range of the strikes.
Swann catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swann throws out the jab.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Small tests Swann's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Small shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Small content to stall in guard here.
Small looking to pass the guard.
Swann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Swann is retaining full guard.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Swann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Swann!

Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Small is trying to keep Swann in close.
Small looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Small working for submissions but it's allowed Swann to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to get to full guard but Swann has control of the leg.
Small trying to control but Swann postures up.
Swann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Small tries to get to full guard but Swann has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small keeping control of the position.
Swann sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Swann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swann.
Swann cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Small misses with an uppercut
letting Swann counter with a right hand.
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
Small misses with an uppercut. Swann saw that one coming.
Swann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Swann misses its target.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Small moves into the clinch.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Small is trying to drag Swann to the mat but Swann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Swann misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Small looks to land a right hand but Swann moved out of range.
Swann swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Small misses.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Swann throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swann lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Swann's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Small moves into range and clinches up with Swann.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Small wants to stall.
A short left from Swann.
Small changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann lands a nice shot that snaps Small's head back.
A big left from Swann misses.

Small gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Swann!
Swann is trying to escape the mount.
Swann wants to hold on but Small pushes him away.
Small thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Small lands a couple of good shots and Swann has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Small missing with punches from the back.
Well, with Small on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Swann is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Small go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small lands strikes to the head.
Small trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Small is trying to stick to Swann's back but Swann is turning into Small. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Small's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swann.
Swann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Small looking for a guillotine here but Swann defends easily.
Swann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Small working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swann has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Swann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swann is keen to just control but Small is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Small is trying to maintain the position but Swann is very close to passing his half guard.
Swann is keen to just control but Small is a slippery customer.

Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Small throws a looping overhand right but Swann ducks down to avoid it.
Small defending well as Swann loads up on a big left hand.
Swann connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Swann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Small misses.
Small throws a hook but Swann avoids it easily.
Swann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Small misses with a straight left.
Small looks to land a left hand but Swann moved out of range nicely.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small sizes up Swann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Swann tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Swann backs off Small throws a huge counter combo but Swann manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Swann
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swann blocks a jab.
Swann half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Swann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small swinging wildly here.
It looked like Swann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A right-left combo lands from Swann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swann cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Swann off the cage and back into range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small moves out of range as Swann strikes.
Small throws out a loose jab but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Swann.
Small tries to clinch but Swann moves out of range.
Swann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swann jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Small misses with a looping right.
Swann throws a front kick that sends Small stumbling back into the cage.
Swann cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swann throws a lazy uppercut
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swann lands a body shot.
Swann misses with a looping right.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann throws a hook but Small blocks it.
A cross from Swann lands.
A big right from Swann misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws out a counter right but Swann avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Swann.
Swann with a hook.
Small shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Small shoots in for a takedown but Swann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann lands a nice looking body shot.
Swann connects with a looping right hand.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Small misses with a hook.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swann cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swann lands a head kick!
Swann throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Swann misses its target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann scores with a nice head shot.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small throws a counter combo.
Small might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Swann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy left from Swann finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swann.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
Swann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small misses with a looping right.
Small misses with a combination
and Swann counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swann throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swann lands a head kick. Small smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Swann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Swann!
Our winner, Ross Swann, 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.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kropotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropotkin comes to the cage accompanied by Distress - Progress/Regress. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kropotkin
vs
Horn

188 cm
27
195 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

182 cm
31
203 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Kropotkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Horn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kropotkin lands a jab to the head.
That kick from Horn tenderised Kropotkin's leg. Kropotkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kropotkin 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.
Kropotkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kropotkin slips under a jab.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Horn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Horn 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.
Kropotkin lands a head shot.
Horn looks to land a left hand but Kropotkin moved out of range nicely.
Kropotkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Horn.
Kropotkin scores with the left hand. Horn knows he should have avoided that one.
Horn connects with a body shot that sends Kropotkin's belly button to the back.
Horn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kropotkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horn somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin slips under a jab.
Horn is looking to chop away at Kropotkin's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin blocks a leg kick.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it.
Horn unleashes a big counter combination but Kropotkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kropotkin misses with a straight right.
Horn throws out a counter right but Kropotkin avoids it with no problem.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kropotkin lands with an overhand left.
Kropotkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horn on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Kropotkin scores with a four punch combination!
Horn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kropotkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Horn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kropotkin looking for subs off his back but Horn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kropotkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horn wants to free his trapped foot but Kropotkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kropotkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kropotkin missing with punches from the bottom.
Horn is pressing down on Kropotkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kropotkin is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Horn there.
Horn wants to pass to mount but Kropotkin is defending the position.
Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kropotkin is trying to control but can't.
Kropotkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kropotkin is looking to control Horn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kropotkin avoid being mounted?

Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Horn.
Horn winds up and cracks Kropotkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn is thwarting Kropotkin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horn pulls his head out easily.

Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Horn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Horn there.
Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Horn wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping him busy.
Kropotkin is looking to control Horn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kropotkin avoid being mounted?
Kropotkin is trying to control but Horn manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petr Kropotkin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Horn looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range.
Petr Kropotkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Horn moves forwards but Kropotkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kropotkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Horn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kropotkin connects with a crisp jab.
Horn throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Horn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kropotkin.
Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head.
Horn slips under a jab.
Horn missing with a left hand there. Kropotkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Horn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin tries to bum rush Horn with a series of wild strikes but Horn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horn looks to land a left hand but Kropotkin moved out of range nicely.
Horn connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kropotkin as he connects with a hook.
Horn throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn walks into a stiff left hand from Kropotkin.
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target.
Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kropotkin lands with an overhand left.
Kropotkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horn's head backwards.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Kropotkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Kropotkin as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Horn.
Kropotkin connects with a crisp jab.
Horn blocks a jab.
Horn slips a jab from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with the combination.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kropotkin lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Horn moves out of range.
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
Kropotkin misses with a straight right.
A big right from Kropotkin misses.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target.
Kropotkin lands with a straight right. Horn didn't see that one coming.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horn.
Horn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kropotkin checks it well.
Horn avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Horn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Horn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Kropotkin finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horn.
Kropotkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horn under the eye.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn throws a good cross that connects.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kropotkin misses

and Horn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kropotkin has his foot on Horn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horn wants to pass the guard but Kropotkin is keeping the position.

Kropotkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Horn chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
Horn distracts Kropotkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Kropotkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Kropotkin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kropotkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target.
Horn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horn cracks Kropotkin with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Petr Kropotkin has been cut.
Horn throws a hook but Kropotkin avoids it easily.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Kropotkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Horn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kropotkin misses with a straight right.
Horn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Horn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin misses with a right hand

and Horn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Horn.
Kropotkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kropotkin is refusing to be controlled, as Horn sits in half guard.
Horn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kropotkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back.
Horn is nestled in close to Kropotkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn lands with a punch from half guard.
Horn trying to control the action but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Kropotkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horn lands strikes from half guard.
Horn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kropotkin taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard.

Kropotkin is rocked!
Horn blocks the strikes from Kropotkin.
Oh Kropotkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kropotkin is not content to let Horn control the position.
Kropotkin seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Horn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Horn there.
Horn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kropotkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horn pulls his head out easily.
Horn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Horn lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kropotkin is refusing to be controlled, as Horn sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow.
Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horn working the head and body with strikes.

Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back.
Horn lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kropotkin quite badly. Kropotkin pulls Horn in close trying to recover. Horn postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kropotkin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kropotkin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn!
Klas Horn is the new middleweight champion!
Klas Horn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.