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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalis Matrovsky (ranked 22621 p4p, 136 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 22591 p4p, 133 weight class). Matrovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Drop it on the one!. McCraken has chosen Bulgine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalis Matrovsky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matrovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matrovsky slips under a jab. Matrovsky could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Matrovsky slips under a jab. A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken. McCraken dips to his left and cracks Matrovsky with an uppercut! McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matrovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken. Matrovsky throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it. McCraken lands a nice looking body kick. McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matrovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Matrovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McCraken lands with a straight right. Matrovsky didn't see that one coming. McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matrovsky is able to avoid easily. McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. McCraken misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrovsky. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet. McCraken throws a head kick that misses. McCraken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. McCraken looks to land a body kick but Matrovsky moved away. McCraken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 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! Matrovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken cracks Matrovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. McCraken moves away from the strike by Matrovsky. Matrovsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McCraken throws a big shot that misses. McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrovsky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. McCraken lands a lovely overhand right. McCraken misses with an uppercut. Matrovsky saw that one coming. Matrovsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
McCraken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matrovsky had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�. Matrovsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Matrovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily. McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Matrovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. Matrovsky throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from McCraken. Matrovsky is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matrovsky closes the distance and clinches. McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch. McCraken gets through Matrovsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Matrovsky lands a nice shot to the body. McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matrovsky tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Matrovsky stalls. Matrovsky is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. McCraken digs a right hand underneath Matrovsky's ribcage. Matrovsky let out a lung full of air as it connected. 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! Matrovsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Matrovsky tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Matrovsky back against the cage. Matrovsky misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matrovsky. Matrovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Matrovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matrovsky blocks an uppercut.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matrovsky's elbow. Matrovsky misses with a body punch.
Matrovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch. McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Matrovsky avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage. McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McCraken - that landed with a thud.
Matrovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Matrovsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards. A battle for position here, against the cage. Matrovsky tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCraken thows a body kick. Matrovsky tries to catch it but that hurt him. McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken pushes Matrovsky away with a front kick. McCraken cracks the inside of Matrovsky's front leg. McCraken scores with a jab. McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Matrovsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McCraken throws a push kick but Matrovsky slaps the foot to one side. Matrovsky scores with a nice head shot. Matrovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matrovsky's sensitive parts. Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Matrovsky finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from McCraken. Matrovsky throws a body shot but no joy. McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick. A good leg kick by McCraken. McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Matrovsky saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrovsky. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice uppercut there from McCraken. McCraken throws a wild body kick that Matrovsky sees coming a mile off. Matrovsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Matrovsky misses the shot to the body. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Matrovsky shrugs it off though. McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Matrovsky counters with a straight right hand. McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Matrovsky looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely. A punch lands to the side of Matrovsky 's head but he takes it in his stride. McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCraken throws a hook but Matrovsky avoids it easily. McCraken 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. Matrovsky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Matrovsky throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Matrovsky's side. McCraken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matrovsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab. Matrovsky takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses. McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matrovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Matrovsky moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Matrovsky checks a leg kick nicely. McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken misses the body punch and Matrovsky counters with a nice uppercut. McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matrovsky blocks a jab. A little feinted left hand from Matrovsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McCraken lands the left hand. McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Matrovsky moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matrovsky doesn't seem bothered though. A jab from Matrovsky does it's job there.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Matrovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken. Matrovsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McCraken throws a series of strikes that have Matrovsky backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kalis Matrovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McCraken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matrovsky's calf. Matrovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken digs a good hook to Matrovsky's body.
The fighters circling - Matrovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Matrovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice body kick there by McCraken. McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCraken in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCraken moves away from the strike by Matrovsky. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Matrovsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut. Matrovsky avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Matrovsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCraken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Matrovsky throws a hook but McCraken blocks it. Matrovsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt. Matrovsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. McCraken throws a leg kick but Matrovsky checks it.
McCraken tries to keep at a distance but Matrovsky has taken the fight into the clinch. Matrovsky cracks McCraken with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Matrovsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Matrovsky avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage. Matrovsky is looking to control McCraken's arms but McCraken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matrovsky has his back to the cage. Kalis Matrovsky has scored more points in the clinch so far. Matrovsky pushes off an throws an elbow but McCraken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Matrovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Matrovsky lands a body shot. McCraken lands a shoulder strike. Matrovsky stalling in the clinch but McCraken improves position. Matrovsky tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from McCraken. Matrovsky lands with a right to the head. Matrovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow. Matrovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Matrovsky avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage. Matrovsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch. McCraken tries a body shot but Matrovsky blocks it.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut. Matrovsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCraken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Matrovsky scores with a shoulder strike.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matrovsky throws an elbow that misses.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Matrovsky. McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matrovsky lands with a short head shot on the inside. Matrovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Matrovsky controls his hands.
Matrovsky misses with a hook from the clinch. McCraken blocks an elbow strike. McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrovsky backwards. McCraken blocks a body shot from Matrovsky. Matrovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Matrovsky on the inside. McCraken lands with a right to the head. Matrovsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Matrovsky tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - McCraken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Matrovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Matrovsky avoids it with no problem. Matrovsky checks a low kick from McCraken. Matrovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken. Matrovsky lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Matrovsky. McCraken throws a head kick but Matrovsky moves out of range.
Matrovsky misses with a body shot.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McCraken scores with a spinning back kick! Good leg kick by McCraken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A big left from Matrovsky misses. McCraken feints a counter leg kick. Matrovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A good leg kick by McCraken. McCraken throws a right and a left that both miss. Matrovsky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Matrovsky misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming. McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrovsky. McCraken moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Matrovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here. McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McCraken 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken! Our winner, Dougal McCraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Robertson (ranked 22962 p4p, 684 weight class) and Chicken Destroyer (ranked 4642 p4p, 450 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.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Robertson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer! The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Destroyer slips a jab from Robertson. Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robertson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Robertson is trying to improve his position. Robertson wants to control but Destroyer postures up.
Destroyer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Robertson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chicken Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Mostert (ranked 5434 p4p, 501 weight class) and Stor Bang (ranked 6127 p4p, 546 weight class). Bang has chosen UFC intro song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Mostert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stor Bang! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bang misses with the combination.
Mostert thinks about countering with a head kick. Bang misses with an uppercut. Mostert saw that one coming.
Mostert has managed to clinch.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Mostert uses good head movement to avoid it. Bang wants a takedown.
Mostert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Mostert.
Mostert scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
 It looks like Stor Bang has been cut.
Mostert breaks the clinch.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mostert thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mostert clinches up against the cage. Bang tries for a takedown but Mostert manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Mostert - that landed with a thud.
Mostert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mostert lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benjamin Mostert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stor Bang. Mostert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bang or not. Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mostert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A short uppercut from Mostert. Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Mostert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. An inside leg kick lands from Mostert. Mostert scores with a kick to the body.
Benjamin Mostert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mostert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mostert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bang. Bang with the counter takedown but Mostert avoids it easily. Benjamin Mostert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mostert closes the distance and pushes Bang back into the cage. Mostert lands a shot to the body. Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostert. Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bang looks winded! Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mostert pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mostert lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mostert scores with a shoulder strike. Bang is looking to take this one to the mat. Mostert unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bang! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mostert is unloading with more strikes now! Bang drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Mostert! Stor Bang was interviewed post fight and said 'He poked me in the brown eye what a dirty cheater....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fortune (ranked 3137 p4p, 435 weight class) and Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 4860 p4p, 617 weight class). Dmitry Ovchinnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richie Fortune! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovchinnikov instigates a clinch. Ovchinnikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Ovchinnikov blocks an uppercut.
Ovchinnikov is struggling to control the position. Fortune is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ovchinnikov letting Fortune take a breather here. Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Ovchinnikov controls his hands.
Ovchinnikov pushes Fortune back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ovchinnikov working aggressively here.
A short right from Fortune. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ovchinnikov stalls. Ovchinnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ovchinnikov can't break the clinch.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Ovchinnikov. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ovchinnikov stalling in the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fortune keeps control of Ovchinnikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ovchinnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ovchinnikov backwards. Fortune content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Fortune scores with a shoulder strike. Ovchinnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fortune lands a nice uppercut. A body shot lands from Fortune.
Ovchinnikov working aggressively here.
Ovchinnikov throws a head punch that misses. Fortune digs a right hand underneath Ovchinnikov's ribcage. Ovchinnikov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fortune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ovchinnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ovchinnikov blocking some punches.
Fortune effectively controlling the action here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fortune is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ovchinnikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fortune is keeping busy. Fortune tries a body shot but Ovchinnikov blocks it.
Ovchinnikov prevents a body shot from Fortune.
Ovchinnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ovchinnikov scores with a jab to the body. Ovchinnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortune. Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on Ovchinnikov's shoulder, as Ovchinnikov tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Fortune. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Fortune. Ovchinnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ovchinnikov closes the distance and pushes Fortune back into the cage. Fortune scores with a nice hook to the head. Come on Ovchinnikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Fortune. Fortune blocking some punches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ovchinnikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ovchinnikov lands with a short shot to the head. Ovchinnikov misses with a hook from the clinch. Fortune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ovchinnikov backwards. Ovchinnikov blocking some punches.
Ovchinnikov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fortune.
Fortune doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortune lands an uppercut. Fortune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ovchinnikov's elbow. Ovchinnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ovchinnikov breaks the clinch.
Fortune rushes Ovchinnikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fortune lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ovchinnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ovchinnikov.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ovchinnikov scores with a shot to the side of Fortune's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fortune misses with a body punch.
Fortune tries to work over Ovchinnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ovchinnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fortune controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune. Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov lands a left hand.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike. Fortune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ovchinnikovs head. Ovchinnikov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fortune lands with a left to the head. Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Ovchinnikov controls his hands.
Ovchinnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune swings wildly with an uppercut but Ovchinnikov uses good head movement to avoid it. Fortune lands with a short shot to the head.
 Ovchinnikov is rocked! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Fortune dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fortune forces Ovchinnikov back against the cage and clinches. Ovchinnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortune finish him? Fortune lands a nice uppercut. Richie Fortune has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fortune unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ovchinnikov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fortune is unloading with more strikes now! Ovchinnikov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Fortune! After the fight, Richie Fortune was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mosi Kondo (ranked 2809 p4p, 310 weight class) and Chris Snoky (ranked 3016 p4p, 328 weight class). Chris Snoky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mosi Kondo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Snoky! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kondo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoky scrambles back to his feet. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kondo. Snoky looks winded!
Snoky gets tackled into the cage by Kondo. Kondo maintains the clinch. Nice body punch from Kondo - that landed with a thud.
Kondo tries a body shot but Snoky blocks it.
Kondo digs a right hand underneath Snoky's ribcage. Snoky let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kondo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kondo blocks a body shot from Snoky. Kondo tries to throw a body punch but Snoky avoids it by throwing Kondo back against the cage. Snoky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kondo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kondo lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kondo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kondo is working Snoky over against the cage. Kondo lands a shoulder strike. Kondo lands a body punch. Kondo lands a hook to the side of the head. Kondo scores with a shot to the side of Snoky's head. Kondo cracks Snoky with a nice body shot. A right hand to the body from Kondo.
Kondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo drops Snoky onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Snoky is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Snoky is rocked! Kondo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Snoky with a big uppercut! Snoky tries to clinch up but Kondo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Snoky to the mat! Snoky covers up and Kondo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mosi Kondo! Mosi Kondo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 2720 p4p, 295 weight class) and Wagner Resende (ranked 1957 p4p, 229 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wagner Resende! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Resende misses with a takedown attempt
and Colucci counters by moving into the clinch.
Colucci gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Colucci stopping the sweep attempt from Resende. Colucci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Resende is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well. Colucci postures up.
Resende told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Colucci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Resende has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colucci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Resende is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Resende is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Colucci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Resende is keeping the position for now. Colucci content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Colucci has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Resende is proving hard to escape from. Colucci with a flurry of punches that miss. Resende not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colucci trying to control but Resende is working from the bottom. Resende is pulling down on Colucci's head. It's preventing any offense from Colucci, at least for the moment. Colucci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Colucci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Resende is keeping the position for now. Resende looking for a sweep. Not yet Resende, not yet. Resende not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colucci makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Resende trying to control the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resende working for a triangle but Colucci defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Resende looking for a sweep. Not yet Resende, not yet. Colucci advances to half guard. Colucci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Resende is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Resende is trying to control but can't.
Colucci 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. Resende wants to improve his position but Colucci is controlling well.
Colucci seems to be looking for submissions.
Resende is trying to get back to full guard. Resende is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Colucci wants to pass to mount but Resende is defending the position. Resende keeps control of the position for the meantime. Resende is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Colucci wants to pass to mount but Resende is defending the position. Resende is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colucci lands a nice short elbow. Resende keeping control of the position. Resende is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Resende trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Colucci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Resende does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Resende trying to control from the bottom.
Colucci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Resende is looking to improve his position.
Resende is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Colucci scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Resende is not content to let Colucci control the position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colucci lands a nice short elbow. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci dominated that round. That's time! Colucci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Colucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Resende.
Colucci drives through with a takedown into guard. Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Resende blocks nicely. Colucci content to stall in guard here. Colucci postures up.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Resende is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Resende is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Colucci being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Resende manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colucci manages to get himself to full guard.
Colucci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Resende trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Resende won't allow Colucci to sweep him here. Colucci wants to stand up but Resende is controlling him. Resende wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Colucci has his foot on Resende's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Resende works his way back into a safe position though. Resende 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.
Colucci looking for a guillotine here but Resende defends easily.
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Resende gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Resende gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Resende trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Resende gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Resende trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom. Resende might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colucci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Colucci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Resende defends it easily. Resende wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Resende passes Colucci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Colucci is refusing to be controlled, as Resende sits in half guard.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back. Resende trying to control from half guard but Colucci is working away.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Resende pulls his head out easily. Resende is trying to control the action in half guard but Colucci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Resende wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs. Colucci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Resende can do to turn this around? Colucci is looking to improve his position.
 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. Resende is trying to control the action in half guard but Colucci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Resende is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colucci! Colucci is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Resende trying to control but he's not successful this time. Resende tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Colucci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Colucci is working hard here to advance position. Resende tries to control but Colucci wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resende is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Resende changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colucci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wagner Resende will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Resende connects with a body shot that sends Colucci's belly button to the back. Resende misses with a low kick.
Resende gets caught napping as Colucci dives in and scores a takedown. Resende manages to retain guard. Colucci won't allow Resende to sweep him here. Resende seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
Resende looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colucci forces his way into half guard. Resende is trying to maintain the position but Colucci is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colucci trying to control the pace. Resende trying to hold on to Colucci's head to control him but Colucci postures up.
Colucci is nestled in close to Resende, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Resende tries to get to full guard but Colucci has control of the leg. Colucci 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. Colucci is nestled in close to Resende, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Resende trying to control but Colucci postures up.
Colucci 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Resende trying to control but Colucci postures up.
Resende slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Resende controlling the position. Colucci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Colucci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Resende is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Colucci trying to control but Resende is working from the bottom. Colucci is in close to Resende's body, working some short punches and elbows. Resende working a defensive guard here.
Colucci won't allow Resende to sweep him here.
Resende working for a triangle but Colucci defends it easily.
Colucci forces his way into half guard. Resende wants to improve his position but Colucci is controlling well.
Colucci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is working for a kimura but Resende is defending it quite comfortably.
Resende is looking to improve his position.
Colucci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Colucci wants to get back to his feet.
Resende tries to roll over but Colucci keeps him under control.
Colucci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Resende doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colucci. Resende is looking to control Colucci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Resende avoid being mounted?
 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. Resende works his way to full guard. Good work. Colucci postures up.
Resende keeping full guard, as Colucci tries to pass.
Resende is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well. Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resende has his foot on Colucci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colucci works his way back into a safe position though. Resende takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Resende wants to sweep but no luck.
Resende has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colucci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Colucci would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Michel Colucci showed his dominance in that final round. I think Colucci has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Colucci! A relieved looking Michel Colucci 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krit Leekpai (ranked 1477 p4p, 229 weight class) and Jamison Cassidy (ranked 1047 p4p, 167 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamison Cassidy! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Leekpai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Leekpai scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy drives through with a takedown into guard. Leekpai looking to control.
Leekpai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cassidy on the ground. Cassidy wants to control from the top but Leekpai keeps moving. Cassidy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leekpai is keeping the position for now. Cassidy with a nice head shot there. Cassidy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leekpai is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leekpai looking to control.
Cassidy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cassidy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Leekpai screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cassidy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jamison Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ayn Rand (ranked 1507 p4p, 185 weight class) and Sammmy Kilbach (ranked 1826 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayn Rand! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammmy Kilbach! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilbach scores with a one two! Rand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut. No luck for Rand with that takedown attempt.
Kilbach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Rand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilbach is keeping the position for now. Rand wants to control from the top but Kilbach keeps moving.
Rand drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rand seems to have locked his on tight now - Kilbach screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rand, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ayn Rand! A pretty intense looking Ayn Rand took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 938 p4p, 130 weight class) and Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 1332 p4p, 176 weight class). Kevin Daughtrey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Collins ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daughtrey connects with a single shot there.
Daughtrey lands a big right hand that sends Collins crashing to the mat! Daughtrey stays standing though and waves Collins back to his feet!
 Collins is rocked! Daughtrey fakes the body blow, causing Collins to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Collins goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Daughtrey! Kevin Daughtrey spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gee (ranked 963 p4p, 122 weight class) and Zedidiah Goldberg (ranked 1566 p4p, 190 weight class). Goldberg has chosen A Warrior's Call as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Gee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zedidiah Goldberg! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gee. Gee moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off. Gee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Goldberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The fighters circling - Goldberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldberg. Goldberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Goldberg tried to score with a low kick but Gee checks it. A big left from Gee misses. Goldberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gee takes the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gee working aggressively here.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head. Gee prevents a body shot from Goldberg. Gee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gee lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land. Goldberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gee misses with the head strike.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gee moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.
Gee closes the distance and clinches. Gee tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg avoids it by throwing Gee back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Gee fails to land. Gee working aggressively here.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow. Gee throws a head punch that misses. Gee lands with a short shot to the head. Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg connects with a body shot.
Gee has closed the distance and engaged Goldberg in a clinch.
Gee misses with some punches.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses. Gee misses with the head strike.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of Gee's head. Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Gee.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Goldberg looks to land a combination but Gee avoids it well. Gee swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Gee tries to counter with a takedown but Goldberg is quick to defend against it. Goldberg misses with a wild body shot. Gee is looking to clinch but Goldberg is avoiding it.
Gee is looking to clinch. Gee throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it. Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Gee thows a left - swing and a miss! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A solid leg kick lands there for Goldberg.
Gee wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance. Gee is looking to clinch but Goldberg is avoiding it.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range. Goldberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gee lands an overhand right. Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt and Gee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldberg throws an overhand right that lands on Gee's shoulder, as Gee tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target. Jab, jab by Goldberg - just one landing. Goldberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Gee's head. Gee tries to move into range but Goldberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Gee slips under a jab.
Gee moves into the clinch. Goldberg lands a shot to the body. Gee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gee misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldberg takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses. Gee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg. This has been an exciting period of action! Goldberg scores with a jab to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gee wants to clinch and Gee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gee is looking to clinch. Gee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goldberg. The fight stays on the outside here - Gee looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A left lands for Gee. Goldberg lands a jab to the head.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Gee appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Gee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. Goldberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gee tries to clinch but Goldberg moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gee lands a really nice looking cross but Goldberg seems unphased.
Goldberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Gee. Gee is looking to clinch but Goldberg is avoiding it.
Gee takes the fight into the clinch. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zedidiah Goldberg will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gee tries to clinch but Goldberg is having none of it. Some wild striking there from Goldberg.
Gee drives through and clinches with Goldberg against the cage.
Gee misses with some punches.
Gee avoiding damage as Goldberg throws knees to the body.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Gee avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the cage. Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gee.
Gee blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Gee blocking some punches.
Gee struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Gee misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gee working aggressively here.
Gee misses with some punches.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle. Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch. Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch. Goldberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gee can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Gee misses with some punches.
Dan Gee has scored more points in the clinch so far. Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Gee is controlling him. Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gee lands with a right to the head. Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg. Goldberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee. Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg. Gee lands with a right to the head. Goldberg blocks a body shot from Gee. Goldberg tries a knee to the head but Gee blocks it.
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head. Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Gee. Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gee digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Gee as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Gee misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Gee as the two fighters clinch.
Gee blocks an uppercut.
Gee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gee throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Gee.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut. Gee misses with some punches.
Gee has Goldberg pressed against the cage, preventing Goldberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gee is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Goldberg breaks from the clinch.
Goldberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gee tries to clinch up but Goldberg circles away and keeps his distance. Gee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg throws a jab when Gee was well out of range. Dan Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goldberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Goldberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Gee tries to counter by clinching up but Goldberg breaks away and moves out of range. Goldberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zedidiah Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. An inside leg kick from Goldberg misses. An attempted straight right counter from Gee misses the target. Goldberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goldberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Goldberg takes one on the button. Gee jabs Goldberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gee moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Gee controls his hands.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gee.
Gee blocks an uppercut.
Gee misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg misses with a knee strike.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gee swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it. Gee misses with some punches.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gee scores with a shoulder strike. Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of Gee's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee. Gee blocks an elbow strike. Gee misses with a body punch.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gee. Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Gee avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee. Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee. Gee misses with a short punch on the inside. Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Dan Gee will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gee takes the fight into the clinch. Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Gee prevents Goldberg from breaking the clinch. A short right from Goldberg on the inside. A hook to the body from Gee.
Gee working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gee blocks an elbow strike from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg is trying to push Gee away but Gee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Gee misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Gee. Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gee.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg. Still in the clinch, Gee scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land. A short left from Gee. Goldberg is trying to break free.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gee lands with a short shot to the head. Goldberg tries to circle away but Gee has him pinned against the cage. Gee tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg avoids it by throwing Gee back against the cage. Gee lands with a light punch inside. Gee misses with a short punch on the inside. Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gee backwards. Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gee. Goldberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Goldberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Gee.
 Goldberg is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg. Goldberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Gee finish him? Gee misses with the head strike.
Gee misses with a short punch on the inside. Goldberg tries to break free but Gee pushes him back against the cage. Gee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gee lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Gee creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Goldberg's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Goldberg drops to his knees and Gee pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gee!
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