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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 3704 p4p, 4580 weight class) and Jaakko Ilmarinen (ranked 451 p4p, 520 weight class). Dock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. 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 22 - 37 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dock closes the distance but Ilmarinen moves to the side
and Ilmarinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dock scores with a nice body kick.
Dock is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
Ilmarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Dock slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Dock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dock tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dock doesn't seem bothered though.
Ilmarinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilmarinen blocks the body kick.
Bob Dock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen blocks a head kick by Dock.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ilmarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dock.
Dock throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Ilmarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dock doesn't seem phased though.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Dock throws a body kick.
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dock should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen jabs Dock right on the nose. Dock blinks but takes it well.
 Dock is rocked!
Dock moves away from the strike by Ilmarinen.
Oh Dock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dock dodges the punch combination from Ilmarinen.
Dock looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ilmarinen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dock. Ilmarinen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Ilmarinen!
Jaakko Ilmarinen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thor Fresh (ranked 2172 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Jargon Gin (ranked 265 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fresh tries to counter by clinching up but Gin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gin lands a big head kick that sends Fresh tumbling to the mat! Gin takes a step backwards and waves Fresh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fresh is rocked!
A jab from Gin misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fresh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fresh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gin looks to land a left hand but Fresh moved out of range nicely.
Fresh scores with a one two! Gin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fresh. That's going to slow Gin down.
Fresh has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Gin.
Gin lands with a nice body punch.
Fresh misses with a takedown
and Gin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Gin as Fresh shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fresh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gin digs a good hook to Fresh's body.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gin lands with a kick to the temple. Fresh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Fresh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gin moves out of range of the body kick from Fresh.
Fresh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gin defends it nicely.
Fresh seems to have got his legs back now.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Fresh tries to keep at a distance but Gin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fresh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fresh tries to pull guard but Gin holds him up against the cage and eventually Fresh drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh looking for a takedown.
Gin is leaning against Fresh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gin.
Gin misses with a body punch.
Gin breaks the clinch.
Gin drops Fresh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fresh looks back up at him and smiles so Gin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Fresh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gin throws out the jab.
Gin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Fresh crumples to the floor! Gin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 3402 p4p, 1527 weight class) and Ari Silver (ranked 430 p4p, 204 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Silver!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Silver looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Silver stumbling back into the cage.
Silver digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Silver catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ari Silver has been cut.
We've been informed that Silver has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silver tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ari Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu thows a body kick. Silver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver blocking some punches.
Liu takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silver can't get the takedown.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silver moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Silver tries to clinch up
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Silver catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silver moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu tries to bum rush Silver with a series of wild strikes but Silver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Silver's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.
Silver slips under a jab from Liu.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu lands a nice hook to Silver's body. Silver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liu connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Silver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Silver tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silver misses the body punch
and Liu counters with a two punch combo.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Silver moved away.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Liu misses with the combination.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Liu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Silver misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Silver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silver throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silver darts in trying to clinch
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silver thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver wants to clinch.
Liu looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Liu throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Silver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu tries to bum rush Silver with a series of wild strikes but Silver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silver.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu with a jab.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu slips under a jab from Silver.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Silver blocks the body kick.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.
Silver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silver moves away from the strike by Liu.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Silver sees coming a mile off.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silver has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silver misses with a hook
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu digs a good hook to Silver's body.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Silver avoids the head kick by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver tries to clinch but Liu moves away
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liu sizes up Silver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silver keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Silver misses.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Silver rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Silver works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Silver breaks from the clinch.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Silver blocks the body kick.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Ari Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu feints a jab promting Silver to slip. Liu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver cracks Liu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Liu to stand back up!
Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Liu is aggressively charging in as Silver backs up avoiding any damage. Silver tosses out a jab and Liu runs right into it face first! Liu is out cold! Silver dropped down on all fours and is barking in Liu's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Silver!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 682 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 97 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marciano 3rd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O Fortuna. Lynn Steinheiser told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano 3rd cracks Steinheiser with an open hand slap.
Marciano 3rd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steinheiser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Steinheiser's defenses.
Marciano 3rd throws a combination. Steinheiser tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd scores with a hook.
Marciano 3rd thuds a left hand into Steinheiser's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steinheiser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano 3rd can pounce on him.
Steinheiser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marciano 3rd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steinheiser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steinheiser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steinheiser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steinheiser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steinheiser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano 3rd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but Marciano 3rd blocks nicely.
Marciano 3rd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steinheiser.
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.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinheiser postures up in Marciano 3rd's guard and throws a big left but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Steinheiser chips away with some ground and pound.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Marciano 3rd tenderised Steinheiser's leg. Steinheiser is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steinheiser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steinheiser has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Steinheiser's head.
Marciano 3rd lands a two punch combo.
 Steinheiser is rocked!
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Steinheiser out cold! Steinheiser corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Marciano 3rd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Marciano 3rd waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Lynn Steinheiser spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 768 p4p, 1074 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 115 p4p, 158 weight class). Alessandro Orsini 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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedman Karlsson thinking.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice jab there from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hedman Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Orsini. Those never looked like landing.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hedman Karlsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hedman Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orsini or perhaps it was just good defense by Hedman Karlsson, which made it look bad.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Hedman Karlsson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick from Orsini.
Nice shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Nice cross by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsini. Orsini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Hedman Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Hedman Karlsson's defenses.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Orsini right on the button with a cross.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
A big right from Orsini misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Hedman Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Orsini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hedman Karlsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hedman Karlsson works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Hedman Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini throws a series of punches but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Orsini connects with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Orsini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hedman Karlsson in his tracks.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hedman Karlsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Hedman Karlsson coming out on top.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
Orsini flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Hedman Karlsson's guard.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hedman Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson pulls Orsini in close to his closed guard and prevents Orsini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsini content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini slips a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Orsini with a hook.
Orsini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hedman Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini lands a jab.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini wants to slow Hedman Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Orsini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson clobbers Orsini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Orsini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hedman Karlsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hedman Karlsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Hedman Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedman Karlsson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Hedman Karlsson blocks nicely.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Orsini lands with a hook. Hedman Karlsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hedman Karlsson stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Orsini slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Orsini with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Orsini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orsini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hedman Karlsson on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Hedman Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orsini takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orsini 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 431 p4p, 1217 weight class) and Lester Limbaugh (ranked 57 p4p, 139 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Limbaugh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Limbaughs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Limbaugh misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Limbaugh misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt tries to bench press Limbaugh off him but Limbaugh keeps the position.
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Limbaugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dilbrandt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbaugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt's coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Limbaugh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Limbaugh's back!
Limbaugh tries to break free.
Limbaugh trying to control the hands but Dilbrandt breaks the grip.
Limbaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Limbaugh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt stalling.
Limbaugh wants to get back to full guard but Dilbrandt has mounted him!
Limbaugh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dilbrandt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dilbrandt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt wants to take a breather but Limbaugh is having none of it.
Dilbrandt trying to pass the guard but Limbaugh defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Limbaugh is keeping him busy.
Limbaugh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dilbrandt preventing the sweep.
Limbaugh controls Dilbrandt momentarily but Dilbrandt frees himself.
Limbaugh controlling Dilbrandt's posture.
Dilbrandt pushes down on Limbaugh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Limbaugh defending well though.
Dilbrandt is taking a breather. Limbaugh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Limbaugh is trying to maintain the position but Dilbrandt is very close to passing his half guard.
Limbaugh actively working from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt is thwarting Limbaugh's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Limbaugh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dilbrandt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Limbaugh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt throws a counter high kick but Limbaugh was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester Limbaugh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Limbaugh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dilbrandt pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Limbaugh misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Limbaugh checks a leg kick.
Limbaugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Limbaugh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limbaugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Limbaugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Limbaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Limbaugh ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Limbaugh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilbrandt. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt defending well as Limbaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt clobbers Limbaugh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Limbaugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Limbaugh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Limbaugh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Limbaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Limbaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Limbaugh looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Limbaugh just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Limbaugh avoids it well and moves away.
Limbaugh is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Limbaugh manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Limbaugh wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Limbaugh moves out of range easily.
Limbaugh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbaugh misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Limbaugh avoids it.
Limbaugh throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Limbaugh is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Limbaugh.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Limbaugh misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Limbaugh avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Limbaugh tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away easily
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Limbaugh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limbaugh lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dilbrandt duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Oooooh!!! Dilbrandt has knocked Limbaugh down with a huge combo! Dilbrandt steps away and waves a wobbly Limbaugh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Limbaugh is rocked!
Limbaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Limbaugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Limbaugh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Limbaugh seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Limbaugh shoots in.
Limbaugh is breathing heavily.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Limbaugh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Limbaugh off balance momentarily.
Limbaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Limbaugh is out of range.
Limbaugh throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Limbaugh wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Limbaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Limbaugh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Limbaugh ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Limbaugh dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on Limbaugh's head and hops out.
Limbaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limbaugh can do to turn this around?
Limbaugh jumps guard and drags Dilbrandt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Limbaugh's guard.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh is trying to maintain the position but Dilbrandt is very close to passing his half guard.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Limbaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard.
Limbaugh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Limbaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Limbaugh tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
Dilbrandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbaugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Limbaugh wants to improve his position but Dilbrandt is controlling well.
Dilbrandt drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Dilbrandt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dilbrandt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Limbaugh is looking to control Dilbrandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Limbaugh avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Limbaugh's head but Limbaugh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Limbaugh is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Limbaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Limbaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Limbaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Limbaugh manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Limbaugh ducked under it nicely.
Limbaugh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Limbaugh shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Limbaugh dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Limbaugh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Limbaugh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Limbaugh should have avoided that one.
Limbaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
A low kick from Limbaugh misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body kick.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limbaugh darts in trying to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Limbaugh.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dilbrandt 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 1640 p4p, 1257 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 207 p4p, 161 weight class). Justin Midget told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Midget's front leg but catches the back leg as Midget tries to avoid it.
Holloway connects with a crisp jab.
Holloway throws a leg kick
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holloway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Midget keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Midget drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Midget.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Midget is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Midget tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Midget 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.
Midget blocking some punches.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Midget goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Holloway lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway is working Midget over against the cage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Midget tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Midget.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
Midget tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Midget's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Midget avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Midget has Holloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Midget drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Midget avoids it well.
Midget with the counter takedown but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
Midget looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway jabs at Midget's body.
Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midget walks into a straight right hand from Holloway.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget defending well as Holloway loads up on a big left hand.
And Midget tries to counter it with a takedown but Holloway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holloway throws a sloppy body shot
and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Holloway didn't expect that.
Holloway pushes Midget off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway has Midget up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway pushes Midget back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Midget can do to turn this around?
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Midget.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Midget.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Midget tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Midget has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holloway prevents it.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Midget's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Midget.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Midget's head.
Midget prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Midget changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Midget avoids nicely.
Midget with the counter takedown but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Midget gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Midget.
Midget looking to control but instead Holloway has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Midget shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
Holloway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Midget.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Midget stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holloway misses with a head kick.
Midget feints the counter takedown.
Holloway sizes up Midget with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holloway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Midget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Midget is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Holloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Midget.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Midget has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holloway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Midget.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway is working Midget over against the cage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.
Holloway tries a body shot but Midget blocks it.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Midget goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Midget blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Midget tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway gets through Midget's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Midget prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Holloway.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Midget.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Midget jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Midget gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holloway throws a lazy right hand but Midget sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway throws a series of strikes that have Midget backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Midget.
Midget takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Midget ducks right into an uppercut from Holloway.
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!
Midget gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holloway.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midget moves away.
Midget tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Midget in a clinch.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway tries a body shot but Midget blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2118 p4p, 590 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 279 p4p, 87 weight class). Ibrahim Camara 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Loureiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loureiro's head.
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
Loureiro throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Loureiro moved out of range nicely.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loureiro, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loureiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Loureiro blocking some punches.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara works on Loureiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Loureiro tries to stall but Camara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loureiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loureiro's elbow.
Camara tries to work over Loureiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loureiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Loureiro.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Loureiro goes for a takedown attempt but Camara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Camara's coach down at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Loureiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Loureiro slips the punch.
Loureiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Loureiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loureiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Loureiro throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Loureiro misses.
Loureiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loureiro.
Loureiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Loureiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara staying out of range there.
Loureiro swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Loureiro throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro ducks right into an uppercut from Camara.
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro moves into the clinch.
Camara blocks an elbow strike.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Loureiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loureiro is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Loureiro.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Loureiro takes a shot to the head.
Loureiro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Loureiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loureiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loureiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loureiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loureiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loureiro.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara cracks Loureiro with a hook to the temple - Loureiro is on wobbly legs here! Camara swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Loureiro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Camara wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Camara!
A very excited looking Ibrahim Camara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 368 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 52 p4p, 176 weight class). McDonnell comes to the cage accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Klos has chosen Our Father Enki as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonnell misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell.
Klos just leaning against McDonnell, taking a breather.
Klos misses with the head strike.
Klos wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonnell won't allow it.
A short left from Klos.
Klos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klos slows down the pace here.
Klos effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Klos fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell lands an elbow inside that Klos shrugs off.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Klos fails to land.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body.
Klos working aggressively here.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Klos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klos.
McDonnell prevents the takedown attempt.
Klos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonnell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Klos.
McDonnell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Klos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDonnell to the mat. McDonnell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Klos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klos forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell is refusing to be controlled, as Klos sits in half guard.
Klos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Klos wants to control but McDonnell is keeping him busy.
Klos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonnell is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos prevents McDonnell from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Klos lands a nice short elbow.
Klos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDonnell manages to get to full guard.
Klos advances position into side control!
McDonnell is looking to regain half guard here but Klos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Klos seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! McDonnell is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Cal Klos!
Cal Klos is the new middleweight champion!
Cal Klos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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