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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payn Anderson (ranked 24918 p4p, 5443 weight class) and Hakim Werner (ranked 703 p4p, 566 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Payn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hakim Werner!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Werner defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Werner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Werner jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Werner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werner manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Werner's guard.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Werner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Werner has escaped and now he's on top!
Werner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to stand up but Werner is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werner content to stall in guard here.
Werner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Werner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Werner cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Werner looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Werner controlling the pace for now.
Anderson 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.
Werner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Werner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Werner 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.
Werner preventing the sweep.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Werner wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werner tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Werner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Werner wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anderson pushes a forearm under Werner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Werner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Payn Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaz Passer (ranked 5330 p4p, 5816 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 628 p4p, 658 weight class). Lesnar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Next Big Thing. Gaz Passer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaz Passer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar dives in and grabs Passer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Passer pushes down on Lesnar's head and hops out.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Passer defends it nicely.
Lesnar closes the distance and pushes Passer back into the cage.
Lesnar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Passer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lesnar to the mat. Lesnar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lesnar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Passer is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Passer from controlling successfully.
Passer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passer chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Passer trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passer landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar working for submissions but it's allowed Passer to get to half guard.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Passer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar has Passer pulled in close to control his posture.
Passer forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Passer has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar looking for a guillotine here but Passer defends easily.
Passer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Passer with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Passer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Passer 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.
Passer postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Lesnar looking for subs off his back but Passer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Passer seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passer trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.
Passer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Passer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Passer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Passer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Passer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar is looking to control Passer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Passer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Passer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Passer passes into half guard.
Passer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Passer there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Passer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passer wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Passer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Passer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Passer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar trying to strike off his back.
Passer advances position into side control!
Lesnar misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Passer lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Passer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passer is looking for a kimura here.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Lesnar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Passer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar is pressing down on Passer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passer keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Passer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Passer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Passer!
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Passer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Passer 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!
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Passer circles away.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Passer ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Passer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Passer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Passer is proving a slippery customer.
Passer chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar is refusing to be controlled, as Passer sits in half guard.
Lesnar taking some punishment here, with Passer in his half guard.
Lesnar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Passer blocks the strikes from Lesnar.
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. Passer connects with a nice short shot to Lesnar's temple.
Passer is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Passer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Passer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesnar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passer trying to pass the guard but Lesnar defending well.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Passer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Passer is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Passer.
Passer is nestled in close to Lesnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Passer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Passer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lesnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Passer.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar looking for subs off his back but Passer has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passer is trying to control. Lesnar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lesnar gets full guard.
Passer trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Gaz Passer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Passer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaz Passer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Passer, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaz Passer!
A very excited looking Gaz Passer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Brock Lesnar had this to say: 'I'll tell you one thing. I'm not retiring'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Olives (ranked 4620 p4p, 6469 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 410 p4p, 478 weight class). The key to victory for Charlie Olives has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Olives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olives looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olives throws an elbow that misses.
Olives is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Olives definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice elbow from Olives.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olives smiles and moves away.
Charlie Olives has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
Olives plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Olives as Oliveira shoots in.
Olives appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olives is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Olives forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira jumps guard but Olives turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. Olives has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent Olives's takedown attempt.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olives to keep the fight standing.
Oliveira jumps guard but Olives stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Olives holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Oliveira pulls guard.
Olives wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olives defends well.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Olives from standing up.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olives defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olives stands up from Oliveira's guard - Olives perhaps looking for a knockout.
Olives scores with a head kick. Oliveira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Olives circles away.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Olives feinted with a counter takedown.
Olives fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olives slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olives drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliveira sprawls and moves away.
Olives displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olives looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olives fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charlie Olives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira moves into range and clinches up with Olives.
Olives with a knee to the head.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Olives holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly.
Olives postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olives defends well.
Olives is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him.
Olives wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olives tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom.
Olives pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olives doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olives manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira has his foot on Olives's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olives works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Olives from controlling successfully.
Olives wants to stand but Oliveira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olives controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olives defends it easily.
Olives has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olives advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
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 Charlie Olives will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Olives tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olives misses with an elbow over the top.
Olives is trying to pull guard but Oliveira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olives walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olives gets caught flat footed, as Oliveira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Olives is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olives manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Olives's guard.
Oliveira is sitting in close to Olives's body. Olives has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Oliveira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Oliveira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Olives.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charlie Olives!
Charlie Olives made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'First of all I want to thank God and My Family for helping me to get here then my team and gym teammates, I'm going for that belt and it will eventually happen one day that I will become a champion'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyres Widforss (ranked 3255 p4p, 3182 weight class) and Simon Says (ranked 324 p4p, 317 weight class). Simon Says will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Says!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Says waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widforss.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Says.
Says throws a series of punches but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Says avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widforss.
Widforss thows a huge punch but Says dodges it nicely.
Widforss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Says on the ground.
Widforss tries to pass to full mount but Says defends it.
Says wants to control but Widforss is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss working over Says with some ground and pound. Says looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Says is refusing to be controlled, as Widforss sits in half guard.
Widforss thows an elbow strike that misses. Says gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Widforss doesn't seem too bothered but Says quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Widforss is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Widforss really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Says!
Our winner, Simon Says, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jax (ranked 4411 p4p, 3661 weight class) and Gabriel Havran (ranked 545 p4p, 464 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jax.
Jax seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Havran tries to bum rush Jax with a series of wild strikes but Jax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jax just misses with a punch to the body.
Havran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Havran fails to land with a series of punches.
Havran scores with a one two! Jax had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Randy Jax has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jax.
Jax tries to clinch up but Havran circles away and keeps his distance.
Jax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Havran.
Jax tries to clinch but Havran moves out of range.
Jax tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havran misses with a wild combination.
Havran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havran grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jax takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Havran cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Havran!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Catchy Cartwright (ranked 2150 p4p, 6559 weight class) and Cathal O Doherty (ranked 236 p4p, 482 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Spiders. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cathal O Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright throws a sloppy body shot
and O Doherty counters with a good low kick that Cartwright was not able to check.
Cartwright misses with a hook. O Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Doherty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartwright.
O Doherty gets back to half guard.
O Doherty is trying is best to control the position here.
Cartwright 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing O Doherty to regain full guard.
O Doherty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Doherty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture.
O Doherty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cartwright escapes and throws O Doherty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright looks up at the clock and then as O Doherty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cartwright smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
O Doherty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Doherty struggling a bit here.
O Doherty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright in side control lands a decent elbow.
O Doherty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Doherty actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through O Doherty's hands, connecting with O Doherty's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Doherty's head.
O Doherty tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through O Doherty's hands, connecting with O Doherty's forehead.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
 O Doherty is rocked!
O Doherty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
O Doherty is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Doherty defends it well.
O Doherty is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Doherty avoid being mounted?
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Doherty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
O Doherty wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cartwright lands a big elbow - O Doherty 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 Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Catchy Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Catchy Cartwright 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Smashy Cartwright (ranked 2363 p4p, 2365 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 299 p4p, 300 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by The Hammer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chandler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright is trying is best to control the position here.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Cartwright controlling the position well.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Cartwright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chandler.
Chandler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chandler prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
Chandler trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throwing strikes but Cartwright manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Cartwright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chandler defending against the ground and pound.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
Cartwright working away.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
An elbow from Cartwright crashes against the mat.
Cartwright cracks Chandler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cartwright cracks Chandler with a big right hand but Chandler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chandler parries the strikes from Cartwright easily there. Cartwright is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chandler to escape.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chandler some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Chandler wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cartwright connects with a body shot.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Smashy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Chandler is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Cartwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Cartwright.
Chandler fails with the takedown
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright misses the jab.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Cartwright.
Chandler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cartwright has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Cartwright postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright stays in close to Chandler's body and controls the position.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smashy Cartwright 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!
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chandler stops Cartwright from standing up.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is controlling Chandler's posture.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Chandler throws a strike but Cartwright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright 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.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to improve his position but instead Cartwright has moved into half guard.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cartwright throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Cartwright prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartwright 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Smashy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 1081 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 153 p4p, 206 weight class). Dispatch Regulator has chosen A Doon Hicky as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dispatch Regulator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dispatch Regulator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a body kick
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin is looking to score with low kicks.
Dispatch Regulator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dispatch Regulator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kirin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dispatch Regulator drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Kirin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kirin both land. Nice combination.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dispatch Regulator.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Dispatch Regulator.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dispatch Regulator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Dispatch Regulator throws a jab when Kirin was well out of range.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Kirin strikes.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Kirin strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dispatch Regulator! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin connects with a right hand. Dispatch Regulator shakes it off.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut.
As Dispatch Regulator backs away, Kirin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dispatch Regulator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirin counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a push kick.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a body kick but Kirin moved away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a low kick.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator swings widly with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dispatch Regulator takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dispatch Regulator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a combination
and Kirin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator pushes Kirin away with a front kick.
Dispatch Regulator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Dispatch Regulator slips the punch.
Dispatch Regulator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirin misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good low kick that Kirin was not able to check.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dispatch Regulator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming.
Kirin throws out a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range and Kirin only half commits.
Kirin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dispatch Regulator throws the left hand but Kirin avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dispatch Regulator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirin's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dispatch Regulator with a nice calf kick.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Dispatch Regulator's shoulder, as Dispatch Regulator tries to avoid the shot.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab to the body
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirin rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dispatch Regulator throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dispatch Regulator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dispatch Regulator throws the kick towards the body but Kirin avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Kirin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dispatch Regulator lands a leg kick that knocks Kirin off balance momentarily.
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!
Dispatch Regulator misses with a straight left.
Kirin connects with a single shot there.
Dispatch Regulator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a leg kick.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dispatch Regulator scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dispatch Regulator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirin wants to land a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator is out of range.
Dispatch Regulator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirin.
Dispatch Regulator tries to clinch but Kirin is having none of it.
Kirin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dispatch Regulator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dispatch Regulator. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kirin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kirin works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dispatch Regulator throws a head kick that half lands.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook.
Dispatch Regulator throws an off balance right hand
and Kirin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dispatch Regulator's knee momentarily.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Dispatch Regulator ducks down to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circling - Kirin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dispatch Regulator pushes Kirin up against the cage in a clinch.
Dispatch Regulator digs a right hand underneath Kirin's ribcage. Kirin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dispatch Regulator successfully pulls guard.
Kirin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dispatch Regulator is retaining full guard.
Dispatch Regulator bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirin's guard.
Dispatch Regulator is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirin has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dispatch Regulator is on top in guard.
Kirin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving.
Kirin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dispatch Regulator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dispatch Regulator is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirin tries to get out of the position.
Dispatch Regulator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing Dispatch Regulator from controlling successfully.
Dispatch Regulator tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dispatch Regulator sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Kirin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator pushes down on Kirin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dispatch Regulator is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kirin!
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.
Dispatch Regulator swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirin is now in Dispatch Regulator's guard. A big mistake from Dispatch Regulator there, giving up the dominant position!
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Kirin's posture.
Kirin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kirin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dispatch Regulator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirin has managed to get both his arms back between Dispatch Regulator's legs - danger averted.
Kirin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dispatch Regulator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dispatch Regulator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dispatch Regulator wants to improve his position but instead Kirin has moved into half guard.
Kokkoro Kirin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirin trying to pass the guard but Dispatch Regulator defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dispatch Regulator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kirin is posturing up here but Dispatch Regulator has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kirin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kirin has to tap! Slick submission there by Dispatch Regulator!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sum Yung Gai (ranked 903 p4p, 4176 weight class) and Derrick Idowu (ranked 123 p4p, 479 weight class). Idowu has chosen Rough And Rugged - Asher D and Daddy Freddy as his entrance music. Derrick Idowu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sum Yung Gai's chin.
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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 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sum Yung Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Idowu!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Idowu in a clinch.
Idowu lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Idowu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idowu is trying to stall.
Our sources have told us that Yung Gai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yung Gai rushes Idowu and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idowu misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idowu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu throws a head punch that misses.
Idowu misses with some punches.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Idowu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idowu's gas tank.
Idowu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Idowu lands with a right to the head.
Idowu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Idowu working aggressively here.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu is looking to control Yung Gai's arms but Yung Gai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idowu has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Idowu misses with a punch on the inside.
Idowu letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Idowu lands a left hand.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Idowu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu is leaning against Yung Gai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Idowu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Yung Gai tries to work over Idowu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu lands a left hand.
Idowu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yung Gai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Idowu can turn it around.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Idowu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Idowu with a jab.
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Idowu.
A swing and a miss from Idowu.
Yung Gai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Idowu scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai slips a jab from Idowu.
Derrick Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Idowu breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yung Gai.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idowu to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Idowu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idowu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Idowu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yung Gai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Idowu throws a hook but Yung Gai avoids it easily.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu throws out a powerful jab.
Idowu defending well as Yung Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Idowu misses the target.
Yung Gai throws a hook but Idowu avoids it easily.
Yung Gai blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Idowu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idowu scores with a nice right hand.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
Idowu lands a nice shot that snaps Yung Gai's head back.
Idowu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Idowu! But no joy.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Idowu swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idowu counters with a stiff right hand.
Idowu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yung Gai on the side of the head.
Idowu defending well as Yung Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu throws a right hand that Yung Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yung Gai also avoids with ease.
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!
Jab, jab by Idowu - just one landing.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Idowu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Idowu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yung Gai manages to avoid it.
Idowu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Idowu.
Idowu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Idowu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Idowu.
Idowu scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idowu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yung Gai.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Idowu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yung Gai takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Idowu throws a looping overhand right but Yung Gai ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yung Gai misses its intended target.
Yung Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai staying out of range there.
Idowu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yung Gai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idowu throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range.
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Derrick Idowu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Idowu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yung Gai or not.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idowu misses with an uppercut. Yung Gai saw that one coming.
Idowu looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range.
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Idowu tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Idowu back against the cage.
Yung Gai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Yung Gai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Idowu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idowu throws out a counter right but Yung Gai avoids it with no problem.
Yung Gai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yung Gai slips a jab from Idowu.
Idowu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yung Gai moves out of range as Idowu strikes.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Yung Gai walks into a jab.
Idowu walks into a stiff left hand from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Idowu circles away and keeps his distance.
Derrick Idowu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu lands a head shot.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Idowu misses.
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!
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Yung Gai trying to control the position but instead, Idowu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yung Gai into the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Idowu as Yung Gai tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai trying to stall but Idowu improves his position.
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu cracks Yung Gai with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Idowu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Idowu tests Yung Gai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Idowu throws a right hand that Yung Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yung Gai also avoids with ease.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Yung Gai lands a slapping body shot.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Yung Gai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Idowu misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idowu.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Yung Gai moved out of range.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yung Gai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idowu misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Idowu wants to break free but Yung Gai has control.
Idowu looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Idowu tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
A nice left hand lands by Idowu.
Idowu tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idowu breaks from the clinch.
Idowu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Yung Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Idowu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Yung Gai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Idowu lands a jab to the head.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Idowu and move into the clinch.
Yung Gai slips under a jab.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
It seemed like Idowu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idowu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
A big right from Yung Gai misses.
Idowu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yung Gai throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu lands with an uppercut that bounces Yung Gai off the cage and back into range.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Idowu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Idowu does it's job there.
Nice cross by Idowu.
Idowu works the jab nicely.
Yung Gai misses with an uppercut.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai needs to keep his hands up - Idowu had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Idowu. Beautiful body shot.
Idowu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yung Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idowu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yung Gai under the eye.
Idowu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Idowu slips under a jab from Yung Gai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idowu's corner calls for a 1-2. Idowu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Idowu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Idowu there.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Idowu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yung Gai.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Yung Gai.
Decent striking displayed by Idowu there.
Idowu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yung Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idowu finds it's way round the side to connect with Yung Gai's head.
A jab from Yung Gai finds it's way through Idowu's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Yung Gai misses with an uppercut.
Yung Gai closes the distance and clinches.
Derrick Idowu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Idowu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Idowu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Idowu!
A very excited looking Derrick Idowu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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