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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yamakinme Crazy (ranked 3406 p4p, 24978 weight class) and LetsAG DAFight (ranked 442 p4p, 716 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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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamakinme Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LetsAG DAFight!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy gets tackled into the cage by DAFight. DAFight maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DAFight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
DAFight missing with knees to the body.
Crazy misses with a punch on the inside.
Crazy looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crazy throws an elbow but it misses.
DAFight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DAFight is looking for a takedown.
DAFight has Crazy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crazy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from DAFight.
Crazy throws an elbow that misses.
DAFight misses with a body punch.
DAFight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crazy taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DAFight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crazy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yamakinme Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LetsAG DAFight.
Crazy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crazy is leaning against DAFight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DAFight blocks an elbow strike.
DAFight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy avoiding damage as DAFight throws knees to the body.
Crazy misses with a body punch.
DAFight blocks the elbow strike.
DAFight wants a takedown.
DAFight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DAFight misses with a hook
and Crazy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DAFight throws a hook but Crazy blocks it.
Crazy throws a hook but DAFight avoids it easily.
DAFight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DAFight closes the distance but Crazy moves to the side
and Crazy counters with a nice body shot.
Crazy ducks under a wild hook from DAFight.
A left lands for DAFight.
DAFight ducks right into an uppercut from Crazy.
DAFight throws a right hand that Crazy ducks under and follows up with a left that Crazy also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DAFight, as that shot connected.
Crazy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DAFight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazy avoids the head kick by DAFight.
A little feinted left hand from Crazy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LetsAG DAFight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DAFight on the side of the head.
DAFight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crazy doesn't seem bothered though.
DAFight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crazy, pushing him back against the cage.
DAFight trying to land knees to the body.
DAFight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crazy avoids it.
Crazy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DAFight's elbow.
DAFight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DAFight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crazy is defending well.
Crazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crazy swings wildly with an uppercut but DAFight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crazy tries a knee to the head but DAFight blocks it.
DAFight avoids a wild elbow strike from Crazy.
DAFight digs a right hand underneath Crazy's ribcage. Crazy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crazy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crazy swings wildly with an uppercut but DAFight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crazy taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DAFight lands a shot to the body.
DAFight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for DAFight.
DAFight tries to land knees in the clinch but Crazy avoids the damage to the body.
Crazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DAFight wants to take the fight to the mat but Crazy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DAFight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crazy prevents it.
DAFight blocks the elbow strike.
DAFight lands a body punch.
Crazy is breathing heavily.
DAFight blocks an elbow strike from Crazy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DAFight.
DAFight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DAFight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DAFight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crazy moves away.
A quick step to the side and Crazy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DAFight avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Crazy misses.
Crazy scores with a decent looking hook.
Crazy misses with an uppercut.
DAFight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DAFight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DAFight throws a head kick but Crazy moves out of range.
A big left from Crazy misses.
Crazy throws a big shot that misses.
DAFight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DAFight drives through with a takedown into guard.
DAFight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crazy's head.
DAFight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but LetsAG DAFight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DAFight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crazy with a body shot.
DAFight cracks Crazy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crazy misses the jab.
Crazy keeps the fight on the outside.
Crazy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DAFight misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazy. DAFight does a little dance to reset his feet.
DAFight wants to clinch.
DAFight looks to land a right hand but Crazy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DAFight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DAFight dodges the punch combination from Crazy.
Crazy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DAFight stands up over Crazy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DAFight working some strikes from top position.
Crazy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DAFight on the ground.
Crazy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
DAFight trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy working a defensive guard but DAFight manages to pass into side control anyway.
Crazy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crazy tries to get out of the position.
Crazy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DAFight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DAFight lands an elbow.
DAFight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DAFight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crazy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DAFight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DAFight has control of an arm but Crazy manages to advance to DAFight's back!
DAFight turns into Crazy and is now in his guard.
DAFight stays in close to Crazy's body and controls the position.
DAFight scoring with some ground and pound.
DAFight with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DAFight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DAFight is working Crazy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crazy is trying to keep DAFight in close.
DAFight with a nice head shot there.
DAFight landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DAFight postures up and lands a big shot to Crazy's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LetsAG DAFight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crazy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crazy wants it to stay on the feet.
DAFight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crazy avoids a punch combination nicely.
DAFight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crazy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DAFight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crazy blocks a head kick by DAFight.
Crazy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DAFight shoots in but Crazy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crazy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamakinme Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LetsAG DAFight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - DAFight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Crazy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DAFight.
Crazy moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by DAFight or perhaps it was just good defense by Crazy, which made it look bad.
Yamakinme Crazy is winning the standup battle so far.
DAFight has his takedown stuffed
and Crazy counters with a left and a right that stings DAFight.
DAFight moves into the clinch.
DAFight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crazy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DAFight tries to work over Crazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crazy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crazy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DAFight has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crazy is trying to keep an underhook but DAFight manages to get the takedown into half guard.
DAFight slips a nice elbow through Crazy's hands, connecting with Crazy's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DAFight takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy wants to get back to full guard but DAFight has mounted him!
Crazy is bucking up trying to escape but DAFight cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
DAFight working Crazy over with strikes here.
DAFight lands a heavy elbow.
DAFight in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
 Crazy is rocked!
DAFight with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Crazy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DAFight drops a big elbow. That's hurt Crazy! More shots from DAFight and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LetsAG DAFight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Marchionni (ranked 4085 p4p, 7176 weight class) and Andrey Nikonov (ranked 517 p4p, 695 weight class). Andrey Nikonov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Nikonov!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikonov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marchionni's guard.
Marchionni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchionni tries to get out of the position.
Marchionni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Nikonov is keeping the position.
Nikonov controlling the position.
Marchionni throwing strikes but missing.
Marchionni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Marchionni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nikonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marchionni is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marchionni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marchionni stands up over Nikonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marchionni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Nikonov is keeping the position.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marchionni is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marchionni thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchionni won't allow Nikonov to sweep him here.
Nikonov controls Marchionni momentarily but Marchionni frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikonov is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marchionni.
Nikonov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marchionni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marchionni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nikonov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marchionni connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marchionni.
Marchionni scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nikonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Marchionni.
Marchionni scores with a couple of short elbows.
 Nikonov is rocked!
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Nikonov is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
A big shot lands for Marchionni! That's hurt Nikonov! Will he recover? Marchionni fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
Pietro Marchionni tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rayne Dame (ranked 6029 p4p, 4252 weight class) and Kahdi Mandinos (ranked 626 p4p, 528 weight class). Rayne Dame could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kahdi Mandinos's chin.
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BJJ Purple 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rayne Dame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahdi Mandinos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dame throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
Mandinos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandinos moves away.
Dame swings widly with a right hand
and Mandinos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dame!
Mandinos advances nicely into full mount.
Dame is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandinos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dame to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dame shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos trying to control but Dame is having none of it.
Dame is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandinos wants to control the pace but Dame is squirming around nicely.
Dame can't escape the position.
Mandinos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mandinos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dame is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mandinos has isolated one of Dame's arms. Dame looking to fight him off but Mandinos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahdi Mandinos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Marka (ranked 2909 p4p, 4346 weight class) and Thanos Reigns (ranked 394 p4p, 539 weight class). Marka comes to the cage accompanied by The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Thanos Reigns 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thanos Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marka working the head and body with strikes.
Marka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marka connects with a nice short shot to Reigns's temple.
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reigns is rocked!
Marka prevents Reigns from improving his position.
Reigns is still in real trouble! Can Marka finish him?
Reigns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reigns seems to have recovered his senses.
Marka is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Reigns is hurt! He's hurt bad - Marka fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Reigns from any more punishment! Congratulations to Marka! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
A relieved looking Luka Marka 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 Whaddaboutt Bob (ranked 3457 p4p, 6307 weight class) and Tik Tok (ranked 447 p4p, 641 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Whaddaboutt Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tik Tok!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob cracks Tok on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tok falls backwards against the cage. Bob follows up with more strikes that drop Tok to his knees. Bob keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tok! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whaddaboutt Bob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 4533 p4p, 3077 weight class) and Red Crow (ranked 558 p4p, 417 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vovchanchyn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nobody Speak. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crow checks it well.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn catches Crow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Crow wants to slow Vovchanchyn down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Crow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
A shot to the body from Vovchanchyn misses
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crow counters with a body kick.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vovchanchyn swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Crow.
Vovchanchyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn feints a jab promting Crow to slip. Vovchanchyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crow ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Crow thows a body kick. Vovchanchyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn connects with a solid leg kick.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crow manages to circle out of the way.
Vovchanchyn tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crow closes the distance and clinches up with Vovchanchyn, looking for a takedown. Crow pushes Vovchanchyn against the cage but Vovchanchyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn connects with a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab-cross combination.
Vovchanchyn blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vovchanchyn drops his hands momentarily and Crow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Vovchanchyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crow slips under a jab.
Crow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Crow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crow's guard.
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crow holds on and takes a little breather.
Crow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vovchanchyn is stalling in the full guard.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vovchanchyn dips to his left and cracks Crow with an uppercut!
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crow throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Vovchanchyn tumbling to the canvas!
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!
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
Crow is looking to work some ground and pound but Vovchanchyn has wrist control.
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Igor Vovchanchyn's cut is getting worse.
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
Oh Vovchanchyn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vovchanchyn has his foot on Crow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crow works his way back into a safe position though.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand up but Crow is controlling him.
Crow postures up in Vovchanchyn's guard and throws a big left but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Crow throws a big elbow that misses.
Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn managing to control the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crow throwing strikes but missing.
Crow throwing strikes from guard but Vovchanchyn blocks nicely.
Crow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vovchanchyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crow has managed to get both his arms back between Vovchanchyn's legs - danger averted.
Crow working some strikes from top position.
Igor Vovchanchyn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
Crow trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn has Crow pulled in close to control his posture.
Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crow is in close to Vovchanchyn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
Crow being controlled here momentarily.
Vovchanchyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn has his hands on Crow's head, controlling the position.
Vovchanchyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crow wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Crow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
Vovchanchyn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crow manages to get himself to full guard.
Crow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Red Crow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crow looking to control.
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vovchanchyn controls the pace.
Crow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vovchanchyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Vovchanchyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vovchanchyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vovchanchyn is looking to chop away at Crow's legs.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn tried to counter with a leg kick but Crow avoided it.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow slips under a jab.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crow.
Crow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow thows a leg kick but Vovchanchyn checks it
and Vovchanchyn counters with a leg kick.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Crow misses.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Vovchanchyn coming out on top.
Crow lands a nice hook to Vovchanchyn's body. Vovchanchyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vovchanchyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination but Crow avoids it well.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vovchanchyn stuffs the takedown.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Crow.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Vovchanchyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crow swivels and escapes.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Vovchanchyn is predictable there
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crow.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow throwing shots but Vovchanchyn is blocking nicely.
Vovchanchyn is controlling Crow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
Crow lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Crow there.
Crow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vovchanchyn is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vovchanchyn's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Red Crow.
I think Crow 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malachi Routerhead (ranked 2649 p4p, 3224 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 370 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Routerhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Routerhead's hands.
Routerhead rushes Fuller and presses him up against the cage.
Fuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Routerhead scores with a nice short uppercut.
 It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller is struggling to control the position.
Routerhead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuller.
Fuller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Routerhead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fuller throws an elbow but misses.
Fuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Routerhead regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Routerhead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Routerhead is keeping the position.
Routerhead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Routerhead is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fuller frees his head nicely. Oh but Routerhead has switched to an armbar! Fuller is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Malachi Routerhead!
A very excited looking Malachi Routerhead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Campbell (ranked 2480 p4p, 4481 weight class) and Sean MacCarthy (ranked 340 p4p, 555 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a right and a left that MacCarthy avoids nicely.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
MacCarthy dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
MacCarthy drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
MacCarthy stalling the fight.
MacCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
MacCarthy wants the takedown. Campbell is fighting it off but MacCarthy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Campbell's guard against the cage.
Campbell 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.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacCarthy is in close to Campbell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
MacCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy controlling from the top position.
MacCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Campbell holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campbell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacCarthy shoots and misses
and Campbell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
MacCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacCarthy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
Chaz Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
Campbell avoiding damage as MacCarthy throws knees to the body.
MacCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacCarthy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Campbell is trying to keep an underhook but MacCarthy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Campbell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Campbell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacCarthy.
Campbell is trying to keep MacCarthy in close.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing MacCarthy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacCarthy throws a strike but Campbell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
MacCarthy wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campbell stands and steps away. MacCarthy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but MacCarthy persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell scores with a three punch combo!
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacCarthy looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Campbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body. MacCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
Campbell is trying to push MacCarthy away but MacCarthy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but MacCarthy is controlling the position.
MacCarthy wants a takedown.
MacCarthy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Campbell regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell striking off his back but it's not causing MacCarthy any problems.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but MacCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
MacCarthy trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCarthy defends well.
MacCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCarthy can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
MacCarthy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
MacCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacCarthy keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacCarthy trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by MacCarthy.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
MacCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MacCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacCarthy wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campbell wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping busy.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but MacCarthy has control of the leg.
MacCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell has hold of MacCarthy's hands but MacCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Campbell's temple.
MacCarthy working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean MacCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
A lazy left from Campbell finds it's target.
Sean MacCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacCarthy tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacCarthy backs up against the cage.
MacCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Campbell lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chaz Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.
MacCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacCarthy fails with the takedown.
MacCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as MacCarthy shoots in.
Campbell tries to counter with a takedown but MacCarthy is quick to defend against it.
Chaz Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from MacCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacCarthy.
MacCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Campbell misses with a double jab.
MacCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Campbell is defending well but MacCarthy drives through and ends up in Campbell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacCarthy wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Campbell controls MacCarthy momentarily but MacCarthy frees himself.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell is adopting a defensive guard.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but MacCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell looking for a guillotine here but MacCarthy defends easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaz Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
MacCarthy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Campbell to see if he's OK.
MacCarthy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Campbell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
MacCarthy landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to control but MacCarthy postures up.
MacCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
Campbell tries to escape but MacCarthy is in control.
Campbell is looking to reverse the position.
MacCarthy lands some shots froms side control.
MacCarthy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacCarthy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
MacCarthy lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaz Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaz Campbell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kribbson Johansson (ranked 4628 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Rebel Sith (ranked 562 p4p, 282 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kribbson Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rebel Sith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sith punishes Johansson's body with a nice straight punch.
Sith misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Sith connects with a single shot there.
Rebel Sith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Sith moves out of range.
It seemed like Sith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sith misses the body punch
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sith misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sith misses with a left hand
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Sith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johansson under the eye.
Sith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react.
Sith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Sith misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Johansson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Sith.
Sith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Sith connects with a single shot there.
Sith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sith misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sith is rocked!
Sith tries to get into range but Johansson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johansson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kribbson Johansson!
Kribbson Johansson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Costune (ranked 2414 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Ronnie Bass (ranked 334 p4p, 207 weight class). Costune comes into the arena with God Save The Queen blaring out of the sound system. Bass is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Even Flow. Ronnie Bass 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Bass!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bass misses.
Costune lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costune went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bass looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Costune just misses with a punch to the body.
Bass takes the fight into the clinch.
Costune blocks the elbow strike.
Bass breaks from the clinch.
Costune lands with an uppercut that bounces Bass off the cage and back into range.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass moves out of range.
Bass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Bass closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass misses with some punches.
Costune dodges an elbow strike from Bass.
Costune avoids the elbow strike from Bass, against the cage.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Costune controls the action.
A body shot lands from Bass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass is working Costune over against the cage.
Bass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costune throws a one two combo.
Bass moves into the clinch.
Bass breaks the clinch.
Bass looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Bass ducks under a wild hook from Costune.
Bass instigates a clinch.
Costune dodges an elbow strike from Bass.
Bass lands a right hand.
Bass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costune backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bass.
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!
Bass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bass instigates a clinch.
Costune blocks an elbow strike.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Costune controls the action.
Costune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bass on the inside.
Costune blocks an uppercut.
Costune tries to break the clinch but Bass is controlling the position.
Costune wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bass throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Bass.
Bass digs a right hand into Costune's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Costune's gas tank.
Bass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
Bass dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Costune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Bass.
Costune is rocked!
Bass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costune.
Oh Costune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costune glances at the clock... BAM! Bass nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Costune crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Costune is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Bass!
Our winner, Ronnie Bass, 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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