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ROCK FC: GONY Finale 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 2928 p4p, 24663 weight class) and Frankie McGregor (ranked 388 p4p, 658 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lalime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lalime slips a jab from McGregor.
Lalime closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lalime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Lalime tries to clinch up
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Lalime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Lalime seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor cracks Lalime with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lalime moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor slips under a jab from Lalime.
Frankie McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Lalime keeps it at a distance.
McGregor throws a body punch but Lalime moves out of range.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Lalime moved out of range.
Lalime tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Lalime throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor cracks Lalime with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Lalime clinches with his opponent.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a right hand.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Lalime.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from McGregor.
Lalime gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Lalime's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalime is keeping busy.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
McGregor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor.
Lalime just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
McGregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lalime seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGregor can turn it around.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Lalime blocking some punches.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime misses with some punches.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Lalime pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lalime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Lalime moved out of range.
McGregor throws the left hand but Lalime avoids the punch easily.
McGregor swings for the body but Lalime moves out of range.
Lalime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Lalime circles away.
Lalime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
Lalime swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime lands a head shot.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lalime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor tries to clinch but Lalime moves out of range.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Lalime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Lalime seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lalime ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Lalime jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lalime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frankie McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lalime scores with a nice strike.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalime takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lalime as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
Come on McGregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lalime cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor lands a body punch.
Anthony Lalime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
A short right from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime lands a right hand.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Lalime misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Lalime digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Lalime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor lands a right hand.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lalime lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Lalime swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Lalime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lalime gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lalime wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalime.
McGregor throws a hook but Lalime avoids it easily.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lalime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lalime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalime gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Lalime pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor lands a right hand.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
McGregor digs a right hand into Lalime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lalime's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Frankie McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lalime backwards.
McGregor tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor pushes Lalime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lalime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Lalime.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Lalime takes a shot to the head.
McGregor looking to stall.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Lalime working aggressively here.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime blocks an uppercut.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Anthony Lalime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
McGregor tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lalime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lalime, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Day (ranked 6238 p4p, 24593 weight class) and Frankie O Reilly (ranked 621 p4p, 705 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Reilly turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Day is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly controls the position.
Day is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day's coaches at No Limit 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.
Day is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it.
Day is looking to reverse the position.
O Reilly controls the position from side control.
Day is trying to work for a sweep but O Reilly has mounted him!
Day tries to hold on but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly manages to capitalize on a mistake by Day to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to escape the position.
O Reilly wants to control but Day is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Day right now.
O Reilly just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Day tries to escape the position.
Will O Reilly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
O Reilly biding his time, controlling Day.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Day is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly tries to keep control of the position but Day is staying busy.
O Reilly is hanging on to Day's back as he tries to escape.
O Reilly tries to keep control of the position but Day is staying busy.
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Day haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Day is trying to break free.
Day tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Day is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Day is working to get back to half guard.
O Reilly controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie O Reilly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Day digs a right hand into O Reilly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Reilly's gas tank.
O Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day throws a looping overhand right but O Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by O Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Reilly.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Reilly cracks Day with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Day slips a jab from O Reilly.
O Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Day.
O Reilly swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day works O Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
letting O Reilly counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a hook.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Reilly.
O Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
O Reilly misses with a hook to the body
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day throws a lazy right hand but O Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Reilly looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
O Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Day moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Day backwards.
 It looks like Larry Day has been cut.
O Reilly lands a takedown into guard.
Day keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Day is looking for a triangle but O Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
O Reilly slips nicely into half guard.
O Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Reilly pulls his head out easily.
O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is thwarting Day's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Day is defending the position.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Reilly looking to control but Day is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Reilly prevents Day from getting the reversal.
O Reilly trying to control but Day is having none of it.
Day is trying to escape the mount.
Day on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Day tries to get out of the position.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Day 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larry Day's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
O Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Day moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
Day defending well as O Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
O Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
O Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from O Reilly.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
O Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Day catches O Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
O Reilly lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
O Reilly throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
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 shot to the liver by O Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Day misses.
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from O Reilly finds it's target.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Reilly.
As O Reilly tries to get set, Day tries to push him back and clinch up but O Reilly manages to avoid the attempt.
O Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
A big right from Day misses.
Day tries to clinch up but O Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
Frankie O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 Day is rocked!
O Reilly slips under a jab from Day.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Reilly rattles Day with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Day tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. O Reilly dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Day stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie O Reilly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Scarano (ranked 24664 p4p, 6860 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 665 p4p, 650 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sylvester Scarano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed swings for the body but Scarano moves out of range.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarano.
Scarano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scarano moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed lands a right hand.
Scarano wants to stall.
Creed is trying to stall.
Creed working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
A short uppercut from Creed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarano lands a right hand.
Scarano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed is pushing Scarano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Creed gets through Scarano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarano.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
Creed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarano lands a right hand.
Scarano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Scarano fails to land.
Creed works on Scarano's body with a couple of short punches.
Scarano lands a shoulder strike.
Scarano throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed prevents a body shot from Scarano.
Scarano throws a head punch that misses.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarano working aggressively here.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed works on Scarano's body with a couple of short punches.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed lands with a short shot 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!
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarano throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarano lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Scarano letting Creed take a breather here.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed breaks from the clinch.
Scarano throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarano forces Creed back against the cage and clinches.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Scarano controls the action.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Creed takes a swing at Scarano's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a body punch but Scarano moves out of range.
Scarano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Sylvester Scarano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Creed throws a hook but Scarano avoids it easily.
Scarano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scarano swings widly with a right hand
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed throws a body punch but Scarano moves out of range.
Scarano misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
A big left from Creed misses.
Creed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarano clinches with his opponent.
Creed is struggling to control the position.
Creed working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarano pushes Creed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
Scarano swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarano misses with some punches.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Scarano.
Creed tries a body shot but Scarano blocks it.
Scarano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scarano fails to land.
Scarano blocking some punches.
Scarano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarano.
Scarano lands with a light punch inside.
Creed effectively controlling the action here.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Scarano.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarano.
Scarano misses with a straight left.
Creed connects with a single shot there.
Creed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarano. Scarano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarano tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Creed misses.
Scarano misses with a body shot.
Apollo Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed misses with a hook.
Scarano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed throws a hook but Scarano avoids it easily.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Scarano blocking some punches.
Scarano digs a right hand into Creed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creed's gas tank.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
Scarano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano prevents a body shot from Creed.
Scarano working aggressively here.
Creed blocking some punches.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Scarano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarano.
Scarano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scarano misses with a body punch.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Good body shot from Scarano.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed blocking some punches.
Scarano stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarano misses with a looping left.
Scarano closes the distance and clinches.
Scarano can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Scarano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Creed misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarano misses with some punches.
Scarano blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed misses with some punches.
Scarano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarano lands with a right hand.
Scarano walks into a jab.
Scarano tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Scarano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Creed walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarano misses the target.
Scarano misses with a wild body shot.
Scarano dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!
Creed clinches with his opponent.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Scarano avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Creed tries a body shot but Scarano blocks it.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Scarano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Scarano.
Scarano throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Scarano trying to control the position but instead, Creed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scarano into the cage.
A short right from Scarano.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarano tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarano working aggressively here.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
Scarano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scarano tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Scarano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarano working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Creed.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scarano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sylvester Scarano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarano.
Scarano thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Scarano throws a good cross that connects.
Creed lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Scarano.
Scarano defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
Scarano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Scarano throws a jab but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarano slips a straight right by Creed.
A slow jab from Scarano misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Scarano cracks Creed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarano.
Creed cracks Scarano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarano tries to clinch but Creed moves away
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarano misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Scarano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Creed doesn't seem phased though.
Scarano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Creed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scarano on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarano darts in trying to clinch
and Creed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scarano tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
As Scarano backs off Creed throws a huge counter combo but Scarano manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed cracks Scarano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Scarano pushes Creed up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Scarano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Scarano's head.
A short right from Creed.
Scarano is rocked!
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Scarano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarano.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed lands a big right hand that drops Scarano! The killer instinct kicks in and Creed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Creed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
A less than humble Apollo Creed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chizzled Abs (ranked 24665 p4p, 3839 weight class) and Hafir Dharris (ranked 687 p4p, 479 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chizzled Abs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hafir Dharris !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dharris has managed to clinch.
Abs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chizzled Abs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abs tries to clinch up but Dharris circles away and keeps his distance.
Dharris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abs misses with a two punch combination.
Abs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dharris circles away quickly and effectively.
Abs moves into the clinch.
Dharris manages to break the clinch.
Dharris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abs, pushing him back against the cage.
Abs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abs to the ground. Dharris is now in Abs's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dharris landing some decent shots from guard.
Dharris lands a couple of elbows.
Abs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dharris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abs's head.
Dharris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abs has momentary wrist control but Dharris slips an elbow through the middle.
Abs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dharris on the ground.
Dharris 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dharris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abs working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dharris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dharris 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abs wants to sweep here but Dharris controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dharris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dharris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abs's head.
Dharris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abs's guard.
Dharris stops Abs from getting back to his feet.
Dharris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Dharris .
Dharris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abs wants to get back to full guard.
Dharris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abs taking some punishment here, with Dharris in his half guard.
Abs tries to roll over but Dharris keeps him under control.
Dharris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dharris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dharris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dharris pulls his head out easily.
Dharris lands a big elbow - Abs is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dharris !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris !
After winning the bout, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Luciano (ranked 3995 p4p, 24674 weight class) and Oliver McCarthy (ranked 500 p4p, 707 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruno Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Oliver McCarthy has been cut.
Luciano throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bruno Luciano has been cut.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Luciano misses
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luciano darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano is trying to stall.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCarthy or not.
Luciano keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Luciano tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Luciano misses.
McCarthy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luciano cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano misses with a body shot
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano is rocked!
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a huge left! Luciano is in big trouble! He's backing up but McCarthy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Luciano from any more damage. A dominating finish by McCarthy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver McCarthy!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver McCarthy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rocksteady (ranked 1444 p4p, 24630 weight class) and Hansie Fick (ranked 192 p4p, 719 weight class). Rocksteady comes to the cage accompanied by Red Right Hand. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hansie Fick enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Rocksteady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hansie Fick!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksteady drives through with a takedown into Fick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksteady defends well.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fick is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rocksteady passes into half guard.
Fick won't allow Rocksteady to pass to mount.
Fick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Rocksteady 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.
Rocksteady passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fick tries to hold on but Rocksteady pushes him away.
Fick is looking to get to half guard.
Rocksteady looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fick is looking to improve his position but Rocksteady isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rocksteady controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fick tries to roll over but Rocksteady keeps him under control.
Fick actively working from the bottom here.
Fick tries to roll over but Rocksteady keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fick is still trying to improve position.
Rocksteady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fick sees it coming and defends easily.
Fick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksteady pulls his head out easily.
Rocksteady uses his free foot to push down on Fick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fick.
Fick is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocksteady has a good base and remains in mount.
Fick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocksteady is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fick tries to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fick rolls, trying to escape but Rocksteady keeps control of the position.
Rocksteady keeps control of the position easily here as Fick tries to buck him off.
Rocksteady is looking for the choke from the back position but Fick is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady controlling well, preventing Fick from escaping the position.
Fick keeps trying to improve his position.
Fick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Fick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocksteady is aware though and is defending well.
Fick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocksteady uses it to pass to side control.
Fick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rocksteady presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rocksteady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fick tries to improve his position but Rocksteady has taken his back! Rocksteady has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fick tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rocksteady pushes Fick away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hansie Fick had this to say: 'Job well done.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 2593 p4p, 24636 weight class) and Pekka Vesuri (ranked 342 p4p, 675 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Vesuri!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niculescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niculescu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vesuri counters with a big head kick but Niculescu shrugs it off.
Vesuri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Niculescu shoots for a takedown but Vesuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niculescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Niculescu misses with a takedown attempt
and Vesuri counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vesuri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vesuri wants it to stay on the feet.
Vesuri feints a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Vesuri as Niculescu shoots in.
Niculescu darts in looking for a takedown but Vesuri gets double underhooks and turns Niculescu into the cage.
Niculescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niculescu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu working Vesuri over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Niculescu is thwarting Vesuri's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vesuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niculescu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Niculescu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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. Niculescu connects with a nice short shot to Vesuri's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vesuri defending well though.
Vesuri has hold of Niculescu's hands but Niculescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vesuri has hold of Niculescu's hands but Niculescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niculescu lands strikes from half guard.
Niculescu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Niculescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vesuri 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.
Niculescu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Niculescu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Niculescu there.
Niculescu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vesuri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Niculescu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Niculescu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesuri tries to get to full guard but Niculescu has control of the leg.
Niculescu working over Vesuri with some ground and pound. Vesuri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Niculescu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Niculescu connects with a nice short shot to Vesuri's temple.
Niculescu lands with a punch from half guard.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vesuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Niculescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Niculescu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Vesuri is hurt! He's hurt bad - Niculescu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Vesuri from any more punishment! Congratulations to Niculescu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
In his post fight interview, Constantin Niculescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ned Kelly (ranked 2882 p4p, 24671 weight class) and Thomas O Farrelly (ranked 380 p4p, 689 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ned Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas O Farrelly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Farrelly looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
O Farrelly tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Farrelly backwards.
O Farrelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Farrelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly gets a clinch.
Kelly digs a right hand into O Farrelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Farrelly's gas tank.
O Farrelly is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Kelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Farrelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly closes the distance and pushes O Farrelly back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
O Farrelly is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
O Farrelly looks winded!
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly pushes O Farrelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly digs a right hand into O Farrelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Farrelly's gas tank.
Kelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly works on O Farrelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly has O Farrelly pressed against the cage.
O Farrelly tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Farrelly is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly is leaning against O Farrelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly lands a right hand.
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly lands a right hand.
Kelly is leaning against O Farrelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly cracks O Farrelly with a nice body shot.
O Farrelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly pushes O Farrelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Farrelly backwards.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of O Farrelly backwards.
Kelly cracks O Farrelly with a nice body shot.
Kelly cracks O Farrelly with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of O Farrelly's head.
Kelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Farrelly.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath O Farrelly's ribcage. O Farrelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly gets through O Farrelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 O Farrelly is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Farrelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of O Farrelly backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath O Farrelly's ribcage. O Farrelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
Kelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Kelly.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with O Farrelly pressed against the cage. Kelly frees himself up and cracks O Farrelly with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! O Farrelly crumples to the floor, out cold! Kelly jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ned Kelly!
A victorious Ned Kelly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manus Murphy (ranked 1876 p4p, 24625 weight class) and Roy Read (ranked 244 p4p, 711 weight class). Roy Read will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Read!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to clinch but Read is having none of it.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Read looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Read wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Read can't break the clinch.
Read is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Read working hard to break the clinch.
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch but Read is having none of it.
Read lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Read counters with a stiff right hand.
Read wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read manages to break the clinch.
Read tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Read.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Read misses with a right hand
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Read keeps it at a distance.
Read loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Read avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Read is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Read's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy passes to side control.
Read tries to escape back to his feet but Murphy has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Read's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Read is tapping! Murphy saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manus Murphy!
After the fight, Manus Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 1824 p4p, 2183 weight class) and Vlad Dracula (ranked 235 p4p, 296 weight class). Nicoletta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Once In My Life. Vlad Dracula has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Dracula!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracula was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicoletta.
Dracula misses with a left hand
and Nicoletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dracula takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dracula closes the distance and clinches.
Dracula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicoletta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicoletta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dracula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicoletta prevents a body shot from Dracula.
Dracula tries to work over Nicoletta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Nicoletta fails to land.
A short right from Dracula.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicoletta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta tries to throw a body punch but Dracula avoids it by throwing Nicoletta back against the cage.
Nicoletta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dracula backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Dracula.
Dracula misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dracula fails to land.
Dracula prevents a body shot from Nicoletta.
Dracula scores with a shot to the side of Nicoletta's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dracula blocks a body shot from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta digs a right hand into Dracula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dracula's gas tank.
Nicoletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta prevents a body shot from Dracula.
Nicoletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by Dracula.
A head punch on the inside from Dracula fails to land.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dracula's elbow.
Dracula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dracula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracula gets through Nicoletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicoletta.
A body shot lands from Dracula.
Nicoletta tries a body shot but Dracula blocks it.
Nicoletta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dracula or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dracula misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicoletta.
Dracula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Dracula throws a head punch that misses.
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicoletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dracula struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicoletta controls his hands.
Nicoletta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dracula struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicoletta controls his hands.
Dracula throws a head punch that misses.
Dracula takes a shot to the head.
Dracula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dracula's elbow.
Dracula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dracula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dracula scores with a hook to the body.
Dracula lands with a left to the head.
Nicoletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dracula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dracula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicoletta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dracula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta throws a head punch that misses.
Dracula pushes Nicoletta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Dracula lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta pushes Dracula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dracula fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta - that landed with a thud.
Dracula lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Dracula has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dracula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicoletta.
Nicoletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicoletta lands a left hand.
Dracula gets through Nicoletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Dracula.
Dracula misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracula.
Dracula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicoletta misses with a punch to the body.
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dracula digs a right hand into Nicoletta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicoletta's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dracula on the inside.
Dracula misses with a punch on the inside.
Dracula scores with a shot to the side of Nicoletta's head.
A short left from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta blocks a body shot from Dracula.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Nicoletta misses with some punches.
Nicoletta lands an uppercut.
Dracula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dracula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dracula has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Dracula.
Nicoletta tries to throw a body punch but Dracula avoids it by throwing Nicoletta back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nicoletta fails to land.
Nicoletta tries to throw a body punch but Dracula avoids it by throwing Nicoletta back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicoletta or not.
Dracula has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta.
Dracula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicoletta lands a left hand.
Nicoletta misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Dracula will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nicoletta throws a body punch but Dracula moves out of range.
Nicoletta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracula was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicoletta.
Dracula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicoletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicoletta scores with a shot to the body.
Dracula tries to clinch but Nicoletta is having none of it.
Dracula misses with a hook.
Dracula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracula slips a jab from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracula misses the shot to the body.
Nicoletta lands with a cross.
Nicoletta misses the body punch
and Nicoletta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dracula misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dracula. Beautiful body shot.
Dracula throws a hook to the side of Nicoletta's head but Nicoletta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicoletta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicoletta tries to keep at a distance but Dracula has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicoletta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicoletta lands with a left to the head.
Nicoletta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dracula misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicoletta scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dracula.
Dracula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicoletta's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Dracula.
Dracula scores with a shot to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Dracula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicoletta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dracula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dracula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicoletta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dracula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracula struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicoletta controls his hands.
Nicoletta misses with some punches.
Dracula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicoletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Dracula pushes Nicoletta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta tries to throw a body punch but Dracula avoids it by throwing Nicoletta back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dracula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicoletta.
Dracula scores with a shot to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Dracula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicoletta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dracula.
Dracula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dracula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicoletta is rocked!
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Oh Nicoletta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Dracula.
Dracula has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicoletta prevents a body shot from Dracula.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
Nicoletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Dracula.
Nicoletta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dracula.
Dracula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicoletta's elbow.
Nicoletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dracula blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dracula.
Nicoletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicoletta cracks Dracula with a nice body shot.
Dracula works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dracula's elbow.
Dracula lands a shot to the body.
Dracula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicoletta backwards.
Dracula lands an uppercut.
Dracula lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dracula.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Dracula scores with a shoulder strike.
Dracula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracula digs a right hand underneath Nicoletta's ribcage. Nicoletta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dracula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicoletta or not.
Dracula struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicoletta controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Dracula.
Dracula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dracula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dracula blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicoletta.
Dracula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vlad Dracula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dracula swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicoletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicoletta tries to work over Dracula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dracula swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicoletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nicoletta fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicoletta digs a right hand underneath Dracula's ribcage. Dracula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dracula swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicoletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicoletta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Dracula tries to clinch up
and Nicoletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicoletta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracula counters with a nice right hand that sends Nicoletta toppling to the canvas! Nicoletta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dracula finish him?!
It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Dracula steps in with a hook that catches Nicoletta right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dracula follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nicoletta looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracula!
An out of breath Vlad Dracula thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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