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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 5298 p4p, 2856 weight class) and Blake Baxter (ranked 282 p4p, 178 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxter tries to land a front kick but Haba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baxter!
Baxter is trying to get back to half guard.
Haba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baxter is looking to reverse the position.
Haba tries for a kimura but Baxter is defending well.
Haba has hold of Baxter's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baxter tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Haba cranks the arm and Baxter screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baxter, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Claus Haba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braden Moore (ranked 3164 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Fedor Petrov (ranked 428 p4p, 481 weight class). Petrov has chosen They want too see me fall 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braden Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Moore slips under a jab from Petrov.
Moore defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore slips a straight right by Petrov.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard but Moore has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore throws a sloppy strike and Petrov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Petrov has ended up in Moore's guard.
Moore seems keen to control Petrov's posture.
Petrov tries to stand but Moore is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Petrov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Moore screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Petrov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fedor Petrov!
A determined Fedor Petrov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 5912 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Mac Keegan (ranked 297 p4p, 169 weight class). Mac Keegan 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keegan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kenway Jr to the mat! Kenway Jr manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keegan trying to control but Kenway Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway Jr tries to get out of the position.
Keegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keegan chips away with some ground and pound.
Kenway Jr is looking to stand up but Keegan isn't so interested in that idea.
Keegan throwing strikes from guard but Kenway Jr blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan preventing the sweep.
Keegan lands a couple of digs.
Kenway Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr wants to get back to his feet but Keegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keegan is working Kenway Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenway Jr looking for subs off his back but Keegan has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Kenway Jr's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kenway Jr is not content to let Keegan control the position.
Keegan drops an elbow to the side of Kenway Jr's head.
Kenway Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keegan is working away from the top position though.
Kenway Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Keegan sits in half guard.
Keegan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenway Jr wants to sweep but Keegan has passed to side control!
Keegan is working Kenway Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Keegan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr is not content to let Keegan control the position.
Keegan landing a few strikes.
Keegan lands some shots froms side control.
Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kenway Jr to see if he's OK.
Kenway Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Keegan cracks Kenway Jr with a big right hand but Kenway Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kenway Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keegan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kenway Jr some visible discomfort.
 Kenway Jr is rocked!
Keegan is working Kenway Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Kenway Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Kenway Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenway Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kenway Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Keegan scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan lands a nice forearm strike.
Keegan lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Keegan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Keegan is putting a hurting on Kenway Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Keegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenway Jr keeps working.
Kenway Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Kenway Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keegan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Keegan prevents Kenway Jr from standing back up.
Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Kenway Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Kenway Jr's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenway Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keegan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kenway Jr!
Kenway Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kenway Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kenway Jr is trying to improve his position.
Keegan is chipping away with strikes.
Kenway Jr is not content to let Keegan control the position.
Keegan grinds an elbow into Kenway Jr's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr is trying to control Keegan's posture but Keegan avoids it.
Kenway Jr stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kenway Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground.
Kenway Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keegan in particular looking to stall.
Kenway Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keegan working Kenway Jr over with strikes.
Kenway Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kenway Jr.
Keegan throwing strikes but missing.
Keegan looking to sit in guard and control but Kenway Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan pulls Kenway Jr in to control the position.
Kenway Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Keegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenway Jr throwing strikes from guard but Keegan blocks nicely.
Keegan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenway Jr throws a strike but Keegan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keegan is working Kenway Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keegan is working Kenway Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan working some strikes from top position.
Mac Keegan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keegan lands a couple of elbows.
Kenway Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keegan cracks Kenway Jr with a solid left hand.
Keegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenway Jr has his foot on Keegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keegan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keegan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kenway Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keegan defends it easily.
Keegan scoring with some ground and pound.
Keegan with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenway Jr keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully.
Keegan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kenway Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keegan defends it easily.
Kenway Jr keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Keegan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenway Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenway Jr as he avoids it easily.
Keegan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Keegan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kenway Jr tries to bench press Keegan off him but Keegan keeps the position.
Kenway Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kenway Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kenway Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keegan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan prevents Kenway Jr from escaping the position.
Kenway Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kenway Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kenway Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Keegan jumps into side control!
Kenway Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Keegan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kenway Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keegan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Keegan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Keegan scoring with punches and elbows.
Kenway Jr is looking for a sweep.
Keegan working the head with strikes.
Kenway Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr tries to escape the position.
Keegan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kenway Jr up.
Kenway Jr is trying to stand back up.
Kenway Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Keegan.
Kenway Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kenway Jr is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Keegan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kenway Jr hold on?!
Keegan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kenway Jr. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Keegan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kenway Jr trying to control the action but Keegan just sinks the hooks in.
Kenway Jr trying to get back to his feet but Keegan is in full control for now.
Keegan lands a good shot there. Kenway Jr covers up! Keegan smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Kenway Jr to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Keegan jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hayden (ranked 4380 p4p, 4284 weight class) and Tyler Alvarez (ranked 451 p4p, 441 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez rushes Hayden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hayden up against the cage.
Hayden can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez just leaning against Hayden, taking a breather.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hayden up against the cage.
Hayden is trying to stall.
Hayden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has Hayden pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hayden.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Alvarez just leaning against Hayden, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Hayden is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hayden jabs at Alvarez's body.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hayden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Hayden appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Hayden lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayden shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Hayden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Hayden.
Hayden throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Hayden being controlled against the cage.
Hayden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayden misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Hayden misses with a body punch.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Hayden tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hayden letting Alvarez take a breather here.
Hayden trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Hayden tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayden.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Hayden is avoiding it.
Hayden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hayden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Hayden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyler Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden tries to land a body kick
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hayden tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hayden.
Hayden throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Hayden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez checks a low kick from Hayden.
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden 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!
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hayden.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayden, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez just leaning against Hayden, taking a breather.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hayden is having none of it.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Hayden and move into the clinch position.
Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Hayden.
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayden is one step ahead there.
Alvarez pulls Hayden in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayden's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!
Hayden is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayden's head but Hayden avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hayden's face as Alvarez controls the position.
Hayden tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hayden's legs.
Alvarez wants to stand but Hayden has his arm trapped.
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hayden looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hayden blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hayden is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hayden and Alvarez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hayden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
Clay Hayden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lee (ranked 2150 p4p, 4052 weight class) and Philipp Tyurin (ranked 68 p4p, 141 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Tyurin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyurin wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Tyurin on that attempt.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Tyurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Tyurin fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyurin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee has control of Tyurin's left arm, preventing Tyurin from doing any damage.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Tyurin wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyurin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee wants to stand up but Tyurin is controlling him.
Tyurin drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Tyurin seems to have locked his on tight now - Lee screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Tyurin, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Philipp Tyurin!
Philipp Tyurin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Cucumber (ranked 739 p4p, 988 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 96 p4p, 132 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cucumber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scooter - Nessaja. Bonifacio has chosen Karate - Kennedy as his entrance music. Luigi Bonifacio 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Cucumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cucumber pushes Bonifacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Cucumber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cucumber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cucumber has him pressed against the cage.
Cucumber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Cucumber fails to land.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Cucumber's head.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cucumber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cucumber.
Bonifacio manages to break the clinch.
Cucumber misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cucumber.
Cucumber feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonifacio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cucumber counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Cucumber.
Cucumber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Cucumber's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonifacio jabs Cucumber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cucumber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Cucumber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Cucumber.
Nice straight punches there by Bonifacio . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifacio .
Bonifacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Cucumber.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Cucumber is just out of range.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Cucumber moves out of range.
As Bonifacio tries to get set, Cucumber tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonifacio manages to avoid the attempt.
Cucumber slips a straight right by Bonifacio .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cucumber avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cucumber moves away.
Cucumber is looking to counter punch.
Bonifacio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Cucumber saw that one coming.
Cucumber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a hook but Cucumber avoids it easily.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonifacio .
Cucumber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cucumber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cucumber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cucumber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bonifacio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bonifacio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cucumber doesn't seem phased though.
Cucumber doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonifacio circles away.
A swing and a miss from Cucumber.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Cucumber's head but Cucumber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cucumber.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio .
Cucumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonifacio , pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cucumber.
Cucumber lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio being controlled against the cage.
Cucumber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cucumber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonifacio blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
Cucumber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber lands a left hand.
Cucumber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cucumber.
Still in the clinch, Cucumber scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cucumber tries to work over Bonifacio 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cucumber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonifacio 's efforts to push away.
Cucumber swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 The Cucumber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cucumber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cucumber has managed to clinch.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cucumber tries a knee to the head but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio tries to circle away but Cucumber has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Bonifacio .
Cucumber working aggressively here.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio tries to work over Cucumber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Cucumber.
Cucumber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber scores with a shot to the side of Bonifacio 's head.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Cucumber.
Cucumber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonifacio can do to turn this around?
Cucumber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Cucumber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Cucumber with a series of wild strikes but Cucumber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cucumber rather than just go for the knockout.
Cucumber darts in and clinches Bonifacio up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Cucumber won't allow it.
Cucumber lands with a short shot to the head.
Cucumber swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cucumber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonifacio 's brow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cucumber has Bonifacio pushed against the cage.
Cucumber working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cucumber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonifacio 's brow.
Bonifacio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cucumber has him pressed against the cage.
Cucumber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cucumber misses with some punches.
The Cucumber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Cucumber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cucumber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio 's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber keeps control of Bonifacio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cucumber missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cucumber.
Bonifacio breaks the clinch.
Cucumber throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Cucumber.
Cucumber looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
Cucumber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonifacio . Bonifacio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cucumber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cucumber.
Cucumber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cucumber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cucumber slips under a jab.
Cucumber throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Cucumber's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Cucumber moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio .
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio . Cucumber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio .
Cucumber is looking to counter punch.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Cucumber moves out of range.
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cucumber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Cucumber.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cucumber throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio 's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Cucumber moves into the clinch.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cucumber has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio .
Cucumber tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Cucumber 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Cucumber.
Cucumber misses with a left hand
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
Cucumber ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio .
Cucumber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonifacio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber is looking to take a break and control but Bonifacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cucumber working away.
The ground and pound from Cucumber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cucumber.
Cucumber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cucumber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifacio keeps working.
Cucumber landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber is putting a hurting on Bonifacio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bonifacio regains half guard, as Cucumber was trying to land strikes.
Bonifacio trying to control but Cucumber postures up.
Cucumber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bonifacio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cucumber.
Bonifacio is refusing to be controlled, as Cucumber sits in half guard.
Cucumber wants to free his trapped foot but Bonifacio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio is staying active underneath Cucumber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cucumber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cucumber throwing shots but Bonifacio is blocking nicely.
Bonifacio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonifacio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cucumber connects with a nice short shot to Bonifacio 's temple.
Cucumber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cucumber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cucumber is keen to just control but Bonifacio is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cucumber lands a nice short elbow.
Cucumber wants to pass the guard but Bonifacio is defending well.
Cucumber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonifacio sees it coming and defends easily.
Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luigi Bonifacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cucumber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cucumber throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bonifacio to regain full guard.
Bonifacio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cucumber's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonifacio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cucumber controls Bonifacio momentarily but Bonifacio frees himself.
Bonifacio stopping the sweep attempt from Cucumber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cucumber wants to sweep here but Bonifacio controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Cucumber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cucumber, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Cucumber!
A victorious The Cucumber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Luigi Bonifacio had this to say: 'I am the BEST!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Hooper (ranked 3267 p4p, 772 weight class) and Razmik Grigorian (ranked 450 p4p, 118 weight class). Razmik Grigorian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danilo Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmik Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper moves into the clinch.
Hooper avoiding damage.
Hooper being controlled against the cage.
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper is looking to chop away at Grigorian's legs.
Hooper clobbers Grigorian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grigorian's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigorian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Grigorian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigorian works the jab nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorian cracks a nice hook into Hooper's ribs.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Hooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian lands the left hand.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hooper.
Hooper tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hooper misses with a head kick.
Hooper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hooper misses with a body kick.
Grigorian stalks Hooper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hooper's face. Hooper staggers backwards, shaken.
Hooper throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hooper tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grigorian feints a jab promting Hooper to slip. Grigorian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hooper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hooper connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hooper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Grigorian lands.
Hooper is rocked!
Hooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Razmik Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmik Grigorian!
A very excited looking Razmik Grigorian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 745 p4p, 1326 weight class) and Lord Mammon (ranked 107 p4p, 179 weight class). Archer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Lord Mammon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonathan Archer's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Mammon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Mammon off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Mammon misses with an uppercut
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer misses the jab.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Jab from Archer.
Mammon doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Mammon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mammon moves into the clinch.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Archer breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammon darts in trying to clinch
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Mammon has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mammon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer counters with an inside leg kick.
Archer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mammon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer tried to counter with a leg kick but Mammon avoided it.
Mammon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Mammon does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Mammon.
Mammon cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Mammon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammon instigates a clinch.
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Mammon looks to clinch
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mammon wants to clinch.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Mammon moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Mammon connects with a body shot that sends Archer's belly button to the back.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Mammon clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer lands a jab to the nose.
Archer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mammon backs up against the cage.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer tests Mammon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer cracks Mammon with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Mammon.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Mammon counters with a left to the body.
Archer takes a swing at Mammon's ribcage but misses.
Mammon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Archer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mammon moves away from the strike by Archer.
Mammon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.
Mammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Archer breaks the clinch.
Mammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mammon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mammon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mammon darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
Mammon misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammon.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammon wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer slips under a jab.
Mammon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Mammon wants to counter the offense by Archer and move into the clinch position.
Mammon tries to clinch up.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Mammon's head but Mammon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mammon drives through and clinches with Archer against the cage.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammon can do to turn this around?
Mammon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Mammon controls the action.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammon pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer connects with a nice looking jab.
Archer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mammon has managed to clinch.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Mammon misses.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Mammon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mammon ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Archer takes one to the chin there.
Mammon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Mammon saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to bum rush Mammon with a series of wild strikes but Mammon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mammon tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Archer misses its target.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Lord Mammon's cut even more.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Mammon moved out of range nicely.
Mammon clinches up against the cage.
Mammon misses with a punch to the body.
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Mammon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mammon misses the shot to the body.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mammon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Mammon misses.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mammon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mammon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Archer tenderised Mammon's leg. Mammon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer throws a body punch but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mammon misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Archer lands with a hook. Mammon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mammon pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer swings for the body but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mammon closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mammon tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer jabs Mammon right on the nose. Mammon blinks but takes it well.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Mammon slips the punch.
Archer swings for the body but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Mammon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mammon forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Archer.
Mammon clinches up against the cage.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Mammon. Mammon maintains the clinch.
Mammon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mammon lands a body shot.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Mammon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mammon throws a series of strikes that have Archer backpedaling.
Mammon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer lands a two punch combo.
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!
Mammon misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer throwing a counter right hand but Mammon manages to avoid it.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Mammon prevents a body shot from Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
Mammon takes a shot to the head.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archer throws the left hand but Mammon avoids the punch easily.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammon.
Mammon unleashes a big counter combination but Archer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mammon takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammon tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mammon's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammon is just out of range.
Mammon avoids the body shot from Archer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.
Mammon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mammon moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Archer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammon's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
Oooh a lovely combination from Archer sends Mammon down but not out. Archer dives into side control looking to finish.
 Mammon is rocked!
Mammon bucks up and tries to throw Archer off but instead Archer has got his back!
Mammon is still in real trouble! Can Archer finish him?
Mammon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer.
Mammon seems to have recovered his senses.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer has Mammon's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Archer lands the left hand.
The cut above Lord Mammon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lord Mammon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mammon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Mammon saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
Archer scores with the left hand. Mammon knows he should have avoided that one.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mammon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mammon misses with an uppercut.
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mammon 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Archer.
Mammon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mammon doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mammon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mammon's head.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Mammon moved out of range.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mammon! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mammon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lord Mammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Mammon saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Archer, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!
A very excited looking Jonathan Archer 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog Gracie (ranked 1154 p4p, 221 weight class) and Dennis Rader (ranked 182 p4p, 41 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Gang out blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rader wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Rader felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Rader slips a jab from Gracie.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Rader clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rader misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rader wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Rader wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Gracie stops Rader from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rader as he avoids it easily.
Rader finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Rader catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rader throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rader is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader is looking to escape.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rader blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
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 Big Dog Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rader is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rader tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie stops Rader from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stops Rader from getting back to his feet.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rader is trying to stand.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rader pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Rader manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Rader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage.
Rader stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie wants the takedown. Rader is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rader's guard against the cage.
Rader is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
Rader is trying to stand.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rader sees it coming and defends easily.
Rader wants to get back to his feet.
Rader has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rader scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Rader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rader throws a counter combo.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Rader sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Rader.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Rader, which made it look bad.
Rader lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rader misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Rader lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rader finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rader throws a head kick that misses.
Rader throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rader gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rader is keeping the position for now.
Rader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gracie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Rader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Rader coming out on top.
Rader lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rader lands with a nice body punch.
Rader scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Rader feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rader finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
Rader misses with a wild combination.
As Rader tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Rader manages to avoid the attempt.
Rader swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rader.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rader stuffs the takedown.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rader defends it nicely.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Rader.
Rader feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rader finish him?!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to get into range but Rader steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gracie! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Rader scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 763 p4p, 480 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 108 p4p, 71 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Analogs - Szczecin. Vanorden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unstoppable . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Byczkiewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Byczkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden wants to clinch up but Byczkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Byczkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byczkiewicz drops Vanorden with a big left hand and mounts him. Vanorden is in big trouble!
Vanorden is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczkiewicz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Vanorden goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Byczkiewicz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A very excited looking Blazej Byczkiewicz 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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