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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Tacos (ranked 4714 p4p, 24519 weight class) and Bersck Trenson (ranked 398 p4p, 498 weight class). Trenson has chosen Drive That Funky Soul as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Tacos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bersck Trenson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trenson moves forwards but Tacos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trenson shoots in for a takedown but Tacos shows good takedown defense.
Tacos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tacos lands a two punch combo.
Trenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tacos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trenson.
Tacos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henry Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bersck Trenson.
A low kick from Tacos misses
and Trenson counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Tacos dodges the ground and pound from Trenson.
Trenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trenson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenson is looking to take a break and control but Tacos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trenson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trenson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trenson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tacos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trenson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tacos is defending well.
Tacos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacos tries to get out of the position.
Tacos wants to control but Trenson postures up.
Trenson trying to control the position but Tacos is working away.
Trenson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tacos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tacos keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos tries to bench press Trenson off him but Trenson keeps the position.
Trenson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tacos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trenson tries for a kimura but Tacos is defending well.
Trenson with the ground and pound but Tacos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trenson is looking for a kimura but Tacos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trenson to get the leverage.
Trenson is looking for submissions but instead, Tacos has regained full guard.
Tacos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trenson wants to control from the top but Tacos keeps moving.
Trenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trenson.
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 Henry Tacos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tacos lands a nice shot to the body.
Trenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henry Tacos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trenson.
Trenson misses with a takedown
and Tacos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trenson misses with a body kick.
Tacos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tacos scores with a one two! Trenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tacos, as that shot connected.
Henry Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacos lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trenson at a distance.
Henry Tacos is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacos throws a series of strikes that have Trenson backpedaling.
Trenson has a takedown stuffed.
Henry Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bersck Trenson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tacos.
Trenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacos counters with a left and a right that stings Trenson.
Tacos scores with a punch to the head.
Trenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tacos defends it nicely.
Tacos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trenson can do to turn this around?
Trenson checks a leg kick.
Henry Tacos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trenson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tacos cracks Trenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tacos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tacos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tacos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trenson back to the cage. Tacos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tacos jabs at Trenson's body.
Tacos scores with a sloppy right hand. Trenson should have avoided that one.
Tacos lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tacos. Those never looked like landing.
Trenson tries for a takedown but Tacos circles away easily
and Tacos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos lands with a right hand.
Trenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tacos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Tacos.
Trenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tacos lands an overhand right.
Tacos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tacos.
Tacos scores with a hook to the body. Trenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tacos misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trenson! But no joy.
Tacos with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenson walks into a stiff left hand from Tacos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trenson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bersck Trenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tacos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tacos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tacos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trenson.
Trenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trenson is looking to take a break and control but Tacos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trenson passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tacos 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tacos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tacos lands a jab to the nose.
Tacos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trenson misses with a takedown attempt - Tacos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tacos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tacos duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Tacos.
Trenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trenson's head backwards.
Trenson misses with a takedown
and Tacos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos looks to land a combination. Trenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tacos lands with a straight right. Trenson didn't see that one coming.
Tacos lands a jab.
Trenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacos as he avoids it easily.
Henry Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bersck Trenson.
Trenson walks into a jab.
Tacos lands with a nice combination. Trenson backs away looking to recover.
Trenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trenson tries to clinch there but Tacos circles away.
Tacos connects with a body shot that sends Trenson's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trenson.
Tacos throws a good cross that connects.
Tacos scores with a nice right hand.
Trenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trenson fails with the takedown.
Tacos lands a nice hook to Trenson's body. Trenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tacos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tacos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trenson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trenson's head.
Trenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tacos lands with a nice combination. Trenson backs away looking to recover.
Trenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tacos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trenson back to the cage. Tacos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tacos catches Trenson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trenson takes one to the side of the head.
Tacos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos connects with a jab.
Trenson ducks right into an uppercut from Tacos.
Trenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tacos, which made it look bad.
Tacos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trenson looks for a takedown but Tacos sprawls well.
Tacos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tacos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bersck Trenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Tacos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tacos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trenson on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tacos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tacos, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tacos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Chan (ranked 5541 p4p, 5275 weight class) and Ired Irwin (ranked 549 p4p, 533 weight class). Ired Irwin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ired Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan tries to clinch there but Irwin circles away.
Irwin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Chan tries to clinch there but Irwin circles away.
Chan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Irwin throws Chan to one side and escapes!
Chan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Irwin is out of range and Chan settles back down.
Chan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Irwin's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan working over Irwin with some ground and pound. Irwin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Irwin is staying active underneath Chan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chan working the head and body with strikes.
Chan tries to pass to full mount but Irwin defends it.
Chan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Irwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin taking some punishment here, with Chan in his half guard.
Irwin is refusing to be controlled, as Chan sits in half guard.
Chan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Irwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irwin defending well though.
Irwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Irwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin is staying active underneath Chan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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. Chan connects with a nice short shot to Irwin's temple.
Chan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chan seems to be working for a kimura but Irwin defends the submission attempt.
Chan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Irwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irwin is in trouble now - Chan has advanced to mount!
Irwin is squirming around, avoiding Chan's attempts to control the action.
Chan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan is really struggling to control Irwin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Irwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chan landing shots from mount.
Chan is landing with some decent strikes but Irwin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Irwin?
Chan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Irwin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Irwin is rocked!
Chan quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Chan but it's paid off an Irwin is forced to tap! Nice work by Chan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Chan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Diamond (ranked 3940 p4p, 3723 weight class) and Jonathan St Pierre (ranked 477 p4p, 460 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries to clinch
enabling Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jonathan St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Diamond moves away
and Diamond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diamond lands a big right hand that sends St Pierre crashing to the mat! Diamond stays standing though and waves St Pierre back to his feet!
St Pierre is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre looks to clinch
and Diamond counters with a huge right that knocks St Pierre out cold! Diamond is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Diamond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lerrick Dewis (ranked 4518 p4p, 4359 weight class) and Warmaster Barnett (ranked 507 p4p, 501 weight class). Barnett has chosen This is WAR by - GWAR as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lerrick Dewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warmaster Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Dewis in his guard.
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dewis uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Dewis unloading with bombs!
Dewis tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
Dewis is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett frees his head quite easily.
Dewis has control of Barnett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewis looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Dewis maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Dewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnett hang on?
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Dewis has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewis tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Dewis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dewis working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dewis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Dewis is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lerrick Dewis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dewis did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Dewis wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Dewis defends the submission attempt.
Dewis tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett is thwarting Dewis's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewis is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewis is retaining full guard.
Dewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dewis tries to get out of the position.
Barnett trying to control but Dewis is working from the bottom.
Barnett is looking to pass into half guard but Dewis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dewis is in guard.
Dewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewis controls the pace.
Dewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewis passes to side control.
Dewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
Dewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dewis working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dewis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dewis landing strikes from the mount and Barnett is in trouble!
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Dewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Dewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dewis looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lerrick Dewis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Lerrick Dewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dewis is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett 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.
Dewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnett is trying to keep Dewis in close.
Warmaster Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Dewis from controlling successfully.
Dewis stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dewis connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett tries to bench press Dewis off him but Dewis keeps the position.
Dewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
Dewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Dewis with shots to the head and body - Barnett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dewis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dewis prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.
Dewis working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Lerrick Dewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dewis unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lerrick Dewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lerrick Dewis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Israel Adesanya (ranked 4044 p4p, 3929 weight class) and Easy Ee (ranked 490 p4p, 476 weight class). Easy Ee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Israel Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Easy Ee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet.
Ee misses with a wild combination.
Ee throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya takes a swing at Ee's ribcage but misses.
Ee catches Adesanya with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Adesanya forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Easy Ee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orange Cassidy (ranked 3111 p4p, 5442 weight class) and Ben Preach (ranked 382 p4p, 545 weight class). Ben Preach is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orange Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Preach!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preach goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Preach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preach looks to clinch
and Cassidy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Preach's guard.
Preach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassidy controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cassidy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Preach screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cassidy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Orange Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Aurelius (ranked 2242 p4p, 5679 weight class) and Yancy Tellurite (ranked 284 p4p, 582 weight class). The key to victory for Lucius Aurelius has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yancy Tellurite!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tellurite's head.
It looks like Yancy Tellurite has been cut.
Tellurite looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurelius, as that shot connected.
Whack! Aurelius lands a heavy head kick that drops Tellurite. The ref tackles Aurelius to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tellurite was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lucius Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Pulver (ranked 3598 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Damian Sanchez (ranked 432 p4p, 411 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Rainbow in the dark by -DIO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Pulver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Pulver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
And Pulver counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanchez blocks it.
Pulver misses with a wild body shot.
Pulver throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Pulver clinches with his opponent.
Pulver missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Pulver lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Pulver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pulver throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulver has double underhooks.
Pulver has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanchez regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulver working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pulver is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pulver scoring with some ground and pound.
Pulver working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pulver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pulver distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pulver with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Pulver is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pulver stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pulver cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Pulver is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pulver stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pulver dives into side control.
Sanchez is trying to escape the position but Pulver is controlling the position.
Pulver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pulver connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Pulver moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Pulver scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver happy to just control the position for now.
Pulver lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pulver lands an elbow.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Pulver scoring with strikes.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pulver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez tries to bench press Pulver off him but Pulver keeps the position.
Pulver landing strikes.
Pulver controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Pulver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulver.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Damian Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulver has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pulver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Pulver avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Pulver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulver missing with knees to the body.
Pulver tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulver's brow.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Pulver has him pinned against the cage.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.
Pulver with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulver finish him?
Pulver is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pulver pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Sanchez! Pulver unloads with more strikes and Sanchez sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Pulver!
Shane Pulver spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 2778 p4p, 2628 weight class) and Bryon McPhearson (ranked 370 p4p, 357 weight class). McPhearson has chosen Control as his entrance music. Bryon McPhearson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryon McPhearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhearson shoots for a takedown but Mogh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPhearson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMogh.
McPhearson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mogh but Mogh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McPhearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mogh as he jumps to the side.
Mogh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryon McPhearson.
McPhearson misses with a takedown
and Mogh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mogh. No joy for McPhearson on that attempt.
Mogh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McPhearson.
McPhearson shoots in and gets a takedown into Mogh's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh wants to stand but McPhearson is controlling the position.
Mogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhearson throwing strikes but missing.
Mogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McPhearson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mogh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McPhearson throwing strikes from guard but Mogh blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McPhearson fails with a takedown attempt.
McPhearson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mogh to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McPhearson shoots and misses
and Mogh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mogh lands a left hand.
Mogh stops a takedown attempt from McPhearson.
Mogh has had enough of the clinch but McPhearson keeps him there for the moment.
Mogh tries to circle away but McPhearson has him pinned against the cage.
McPhearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mogh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mogh prevents it.
McPhearson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mogh stops a takedown attempt from McPhearson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mogh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McPhearson has Mogh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mogh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mogh is looking to break free of the clinch but McPhearson has double underhooks.
McPhearson looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McPhearson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mogh stops a takedown attempt from McPhearson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McPhearson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mogh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McPhearson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mogh tries to counter by clinching up but McPhearson breaks away and moves out of range.
McPhearson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mogh appears to be looking for a big counter.
McPhearson with a poor takedown
and Mogh counters by clinching up.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryon McPhearson.
Mogh gets underhooks to prevent McPhearson's takedown attempt.
Mogh is leaning against McPhearson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPhearson looking for a takedown.
Mogh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Mogh as McPhearson shoots in.
McPhearson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhearson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogh counters with a series of strikes. McPhearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McPhearson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mogh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McPhearson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mogh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mogh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McPhearson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mogh counters with a series of strikes. McPhearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McPhearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mogh swivels and escapes.
Mogh tries to counter by clinching up but McPhearson breaks away and moves out of range.
McPhearson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mogh counters with a series of strikes. McPhearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhearson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mogh circles away.
Mogh tries to counter by clinching up but McPhearson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPhearson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mogh counters with a two punch combo.
McPhearson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McPhearson fails with the takedown
and Mogh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mogh.
Mogh breaks the clinch.
McPhearson dives in and grabs Mogh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mogh pushes down on McPhearson's head and hops out.
Mogh tries to counter by clinching up but McPhearson breaks away and moves out of range.
McPhearson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mogh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mogh is trying to break the clinch but McPhearson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryon McPhearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPhearson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mogh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPhearson somewhat.
McPhearson tries for a takedown but Mogh circles away easily
and Mogh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mogh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPhearson can do to turn this around?
McPhearson with a poor takedown
and Mogh counters with a two punch combo.
Mogh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mogh wants it to stay on the feet.
McPhearson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mogh defends well and McPhearson ends up having to push Mogh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McPhearson closes the distance and clinches up with Mogh, looking for a takedown. McPhearson pushes Mogh against the cage but Mogh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhearson with a poor takedown
and Mogh counters with a one-two to the body.
McPhearson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogh counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPhearson shoots and misses
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worf Mogh is winning the standup battle so far.
McPhearson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mogh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPhearson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mogh is fending him off so far but McPhearson persists. Nope, Mogh circles away and we're back to standing.
Mogh attempts a counter takedown but McPhearson avoids it well and moves away.
McPhearson with a poor takedown
and Mogh counters with a one-two to the body.
McPhearson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mogh moves into the clinch.
Mogh lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that second round.
That's time! Mogh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McPhearson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mogh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McPhearson shoots in for a takedown but Mogh shows good takedown defense.
McPhearson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mogh counters with a left to the body.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryon McPhearson.
McPhearson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mogh tries to sprawl out of it but McPhearson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mogh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McPhearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mogh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McPhearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPhearson shoots and misses
and Mogh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mogh.
McPhearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mogh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mogh manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhearson misses with a takedown
and Mogh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mogh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mogh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPhearson.
Mogh lands a right hand that snaps the head of McPhearson backwards.
Worf Mogh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh pushes McPhearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mogh - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mogh.
McPhearson can't get the takedown.
Mogh is looking to break free of the clinch but McPhearson has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh stops a takedown attempt from McPhearson.
Mogh is trying to break free.
Mogh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mogh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McPhearson shoots in for a takedown but Mogh shows good takedown defense.
McPhearson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mogh sprawls well. Mogh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McPhearson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McPhearson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPhearson has his takedown stuffed
and Mogh counters with a two punch combo.
McPhearson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogh counters with a three punch combo that has McPhearson backing up. McPhearson nods at Mogh to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Mogh as McPhearson shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McPhearson tries for a takedown but Mogh circles away easily
and Mogh counters with a series of strikes. McPhearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bryon McPhearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPhearson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McPhearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Worf Mogh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mogh, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Worf Mogh!
During a confident post fight interview, Worf Mogh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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