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StrikeForce Union #56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive. Mr Steel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Steel taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Brown misses with a head shot. Steel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Steel has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown is putting a hurting on Steel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steel throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Brown is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown has been working on his balance at Fight Club FC, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Steel.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Brown throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel feints the counter takedown.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mr Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel misses with the combination.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Brown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Steel is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown 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.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Steel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel's guard.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nino Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel!
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steel is rocked!
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Steel scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Brown land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Brown stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
An out of breath Nino Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mr Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basurto comes to the cage accompanied by Tapout - Birdman. Akheem Flynn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn shoots in and bounces Basurto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Basurto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basurto is keeping the position for now.
Basurto working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basurto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flynn stacks Basurto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flynn!
Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Basurto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flynn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Basurto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Basurto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Basurto trying to hold on to Flynn's head to control him but Flynn postures up.
Basurto works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment.
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Basurto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Basurto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basurto has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.
Basurto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flynn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Basurto is looking to defend but Flynn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Basurto! Flynn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Basurto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Enkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Inigo Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jesse Enkamp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya throws a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Montoya was not able to check.
Montoya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Enkamp.
Montoya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montoya shoots and misses
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Montoya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enkamp is fending him off so far but Montoya persists. Nope, Enkamp circles away and we're back to standing.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Montoya is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inigo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montoya's knee momentarily.
Montoya misses with a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a head kick that drops Montoya to the mat! Montoya scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Montoya is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya misses the body punch
and Enkamp finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Montoya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montoya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that stops Montoya in his tracks momentarily.
Montoya seems to have got his legs back now.
Montoya misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice right hand that sends Montoya toppling to the canvas! Montoya scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Enkamp finish him?!
A low kick from Montoya is predictable there
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya throws a sloppy body shot
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Montoya is breathing heavily.
Enkamp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montoya really felt that one!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Enkamp! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Enkamp!
A relieved looking Jesse Enkamp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atkinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBonebrook has time to react.
Atkinson checks the leg kick.
Atkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson moves out of range of the leg kick from McBonebrook.
Atkinson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atkinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBonebrook throws a leg kick which misses Atkinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkinson tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAtkinson.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBonebrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Atkinson thows a leg kick but McBonebrook checks it
and McBonebrook counters with an outside leg kick.
McBonebrook pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkinson.
A head punch on the inside from McBonebrook fails to land.
A short right from McBonebrook on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Atkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Atkinson 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.
A short right from McBonebrook on the inside.
McBonebrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBonebrook throws a head punch that misses.
McBonebrook managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
McBonebrook lands a body shot.
McBonebrook manages to break the clinch.
Atkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBonebrook throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atkinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by McBonebrook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson misses with a body shot.
Atkinson connects with a body shot that sends McBonebrook's belly button to the back.
McBonebrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atkinson throws a lazy uppercut
and McBonebrook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBonebrook lands an elbow just above Atkinson 's eye.
McBonebrook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBonebrook misses with some punches.
McBonebrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
McBonebrook scores with a hook to the body.
McBonebrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBonebrook lands with a right to the head.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook lands a left hand.
McBonebrook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBonebrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkinson trying to stall but McBonebrook improves his position.
Atkinson trying to stall but McBonebrook improves his position.
McBonebrook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBonebrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
A hook to the body from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from McBonebrook as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBonebrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that McBonebrook has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McBonebrook's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McBonebrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBonebrook avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBonebrook tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBonebrook digs a right hand underneath Atkinson's ribcage. Atkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
Atkinson tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from McBonebrook.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBonebrook.
Atkinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy McBonebrook dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McBonebrook has managed to clinch.
McBonebrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkinson avoids the elbow strike from McBonebrook, against the cage.
McBonebrook lands with a short shot to the head.
McBonebrook prevents Atkinson from breaking the clinch.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkinson is rocked!
McBonebrook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atkinson is still on wobbly legs! Can McBonebrook finish him?
McBonebrook misses with a kick to the body.
McBonebrook misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from McBonebrook tenderised Atkinson's leg. Atkinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBonebrook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBonebrook throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McBonebrook.
Atkinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook throws a body kick.
McBonebrook checks a leg kick.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but McBonebrook checks it.
Atkinson cracks the inside of McBonebrook's front leg.
Quincy McBonebrook is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from McBonebrook
and Atkinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook checks a low kick from Atkinson.
McBonebrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McBonebrook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkinson misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and McBonebrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBonebrook moves out of range of the body kick from Atkinson.
McBonebrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkinson can do to turn this around?
Atkinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBonebrook stalks Atkinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Atkinson's face. Atkinson staggers backwards, shaken.
McBonebrook has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
Atkinson tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
McBonebrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkinson wants to break free but McBonebrook has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atkinson letting McBonebrook take a breather here.
McBonebrook is pushing Atkinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McBonebrook slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McBonebrook for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McBonebrook has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McBonebrook presses Atkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBonebrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
McBonebrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Atkinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBonebrook closes the distance and pushes Atkinson back into the cage.
McBonebrook is working Atkinson over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but McBonebrook is controlling him.
McBonebrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBonebrook.
Atkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBonebrook lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook.
A right hand to the body from McBonebrook.
A left hand lands to the body for McBonebrook.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shot to the side of Atkinson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
McBonebrook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Atkinson wants to break free but McBonebrook has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook slows down the pace here.
McBonebrook is stalling here.
Atkinson missing with knees to the body.
McBonebrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkinson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy McBonebrook dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McBonebrook falls off balance throwing a combination
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind McBonebrook 's knee.
Atkinson throws a low kick, looking for McBonebrook's leg but McBonebrook calmly moves out of range.
McBonebrook wants to clinch.
McBonebrook has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBonebrook is struggling to control the position.
McBonebrook lands with a left to the head.
Atkinson blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook can't get the takedown.
McBonebrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
McBonebrook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quincy McBonebrook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBonebrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBonebrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. McBonebrook knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkinson throws out a leg kick but McBonebrook moves out of range and Atkinson only half commits.
Atkinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBonebrook pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atkinson is out of range and McBonebrook settles back down.
Atkinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Quincy McBonebrook has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBonebrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
McBonebrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McBonebrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McBonebrook drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook tries to clinch there but Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook strikes.
McBonebrook moves into the clinch successfully.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quincy McBonebrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBonebrook tried to score with a low kick but Atkinson checks it.
McBonebrook looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McBonebrook rushes Atkinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBonebrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is trying to force a seperation but McBonebrook has the dominant position.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
McBonebrook managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch but McBonebrook keeps him there for the moment.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBonebrook has Atkinson pressed against the cage, preventing Atkinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clayton Atkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBonebrook prevents a body shot from Atkinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quincy McBonebrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBonebrook, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy McBonebrook!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Lainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Lainey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Lainey. Lainey maintains the clinch.
Lainey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lainey digs a good hook to Winkle's body.
Lainey has Winkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Lainey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lainey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winkle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by Lainey - just one landing.
Lainey moves to clinch but Winkle breaks away
and Winkle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle stops Lainey from standing up.
Winkle drops back looking for a leg! Lainey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lainey manages to kick Winkle off! Winkle jumps back into Lainey's guard.
Winkle trying to control but Lainey is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle stops Lainey from standing up.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Lainey keeps moving.
Lainey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lainey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.
Winkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lainey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winkle has Lainey in his guard.
Lainey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Winkle is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lainey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Winkle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lainey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winkle is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lainey keeping full guard, as Winkle tries to pass.
Lainey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Winkle jumps guard but Lainey stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lainey manages to break the clinch.
Winkle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lainey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winkle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lainey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lainey is pushing Winkle's head away, looking to escape. Winkle manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lainey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lainey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winkle is controlling him well.
Winkle wants to control but Lainey is keeping him busy.
Lainey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lainey is not content to let Winkle control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lainey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Winkle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lainey is wriggling around trying to escape but Winkle has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Lainey taps out and Winkle picks up the big win! Great work there by Winkle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Winkle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Suf (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!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Suf circles away easily
and Suf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suf stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sammalkorpi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suf with a nice cross.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
and Suf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sammalkorpi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Suf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suf lands a slapping body shot.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Suf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sammalkorpi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sammalkorpi 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suf throws a leg kick which misses Sammalkorpi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammalkorpi tries to avoid it.
Suf cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg.
Suf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sammalkorpi's head backwards.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Suf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suf drops Sammalkorpi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sammalkorpi looks back up at him and smiles so Suf waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
That kick from Suf tenderised Sammalkorpi's leg. Sammalkorpi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Sammalkorpi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sammalkorpi seems to have got his legs back now.
Suf lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suf pounces like a tiger and cracks Sammalkorpi with a vicious hook! Sammalkorpi is down but not out! Suf follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Suf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Radson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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201 lbs
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emanuel Radson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Radson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radsons head.
Kullervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kullervo.
Radson takes a shot to the head.
Kullervo cracks Radson with a nice body shot.
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Radson is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Kullervo.
A body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Radson's ribcage. Radson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kullervo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullervo lands a right hand.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radson is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kullervo.
Oh Radson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo lands a big right hand that drops Radson! The killer instinct kicks in and Kullervo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kullervo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brad Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squidward Squarepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Mclean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squarepants shoots in looking for a takedown but Mclean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Squarepants's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mclean drops down looking for a counter takedown but Squarepants sprawls and moves away.
Mclean shoots for a takedown but Squarepants saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Squarepants scores with a head kick.
It looks like Brad Mclean has been cut.
Mclean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Squarepants counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mclean shoots in looking for a takedown. Squarepants tries to sprawl out of it but Mclean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Squarepants manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Mclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclean stuffs the takedown attempt from Squarepants. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants shoots in looking for a takedown but Mclean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Squarepants's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Squarepants tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mclean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Squarepants somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants moves into the clinch successfully.
Squarepants is trying to drag Mclean to the mat but Mclean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Squarepants with that takedown attempt.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt.
Mclean fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mclean looks to land a combination but Squarepants avoids it well.
Squarepants lands a right hook to the body.
Squarepants scores with a takedown into Mclean's guard.
Squarepants is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Squarepants tries to free his leg and advance position but Mclean is retaining full guard.
Squarepants wants to stand but Mclean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Squarepants trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squarepants's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Squarepants is looking to advance position but Mclean has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mclean prevents Squarepants from getting the reversal.
Mclean lands a big shot there that rocks Squarepants but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Squarepants is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Squarepants looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean avoids the attempt from Squarepants to control.
Mclean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Squarepants tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mclean trying to control but Squarepants is having none of it.
Mclean lands a nice shot to the head.
Mclean cracks Squarepants with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Squarepants is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean controlling the pace for now.
Mclean has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Mclean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Mclean's cut.
That's time! Mclean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
Mclean attempts a counter takedown but Squarepants avoids it well and moves away.
Mclean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Squarepants defends well and Mclean ends up having to push Squarepants into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Squarepants shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mclean's guard.
Squarepants gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Mclean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Squarepants lands with a shot to the body.
Mclean with a poor takedown
and Squarepants counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean shoots and misses
and Squarepants counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mclean thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Mclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squarepants takes the fight into the clinch.
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants dives in for a single leg takedown but Mclean sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Squarepants doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclean circles away.
Mclean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Squarepants or perhaps it was just good defense by Mclean, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Mclean as Squarepants shoots in.
Squarepants shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mclean eats them both and turns towards Squarepants to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Squarepants shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclean sprawls well. He's pushed Squarepants's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Squarepants tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Squarepants but Squarepants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mclean fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Squarepants!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants wants to clinch up but Mclean keeps it at a distance.
Squarepants shoots in for a double leg but Mclean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squarepants is looking to clinch.
Squarepants lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Squarepants fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Squarepants connects with a high kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Squarepants jumps guard but Mclean stands there with Squarepants around his waist. Squarepants gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Squarepants jumps into guard, dragging Mclean to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants controls Mclean momentarily but Mclean frees himself.
Mclean sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Squarepants is on top in guard.
Brad Mclean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Squarepants trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
Mclean is looking for a triangle here but Squarepants uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean can't do much from the bottom here.
Squarepants decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mclean to his feet.
Squarepants wants to clinch.
Squarepants gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Mclean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Squarepants gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Squarepants stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Squarepants drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mclean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mclean takes an elbow to the forehead.
Squarepants prevents a takedown attempt there.
Squarepants lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants wants a takedown but no success here.
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Squarepants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Squarepants has a takedown stuffed.
As Squarepants tries to get set, Mclean tries to push him back and clinch up but Squarepants manages to avoid the attempt.
Brad Mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants has managed to clinch.
Squarepants breaks from the clinch.
Mclean throws a head kick but Squarepants moves out of range.
Brad Mclean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Squarepants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mclean tries to avoid it but Squarepants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mclean to the ground. Mclean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mclean misses with a hook
and Squarepants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mclean keeps the fight on the outside.
Squarepants shoots for a takedown but Mclean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Squarepants tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Mclean. No joy for Squarepants on that attempt.
Squarepants takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Squarepants shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mclean pinned against the cage. Mclean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mclean but Mclean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mclean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Squarepants pinned against the cage. Squarepants gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mclean goes for a double leg but Squarepants avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Squarepants continues to drive forward.
Mclean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Squarepants swivels and escapes.
Squarepants moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Squarepants obliges.
Squarepants successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclean controlling from the top position.
Mclean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Squarepants is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Squarepants is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mclean is controlling him.
Mclean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squarepants sprawls well. Squarepants wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mclean leaves Squarepants with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Squarepants tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Squarepants has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Squarepants shoots in for a double leg but Mclean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squarepants moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mclean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Squarepants lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mclean takes a step back to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squarepants throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mclean is defended easily by Squarepants.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squidward Squarepants comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Squarepants 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!
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